1 Kings 5:1

Translations

Modern

Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

Traditional

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.

Literal

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram was loving of David all the days.

Latin

Misit quoque Hiram rex Tyri servos suos ad Salomonem: audivit enim quod ipsum unxissent regem pro patre ejus: quia amicus fuerat Hiram David omni tempore.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

Notes

1 Kings 5:1–18

King Hiram of Tyre was a loyal friend of David (2 Samuel 5:11–12). This likely means they had a treaty. Hiram was an important ally and business partner (1 Kings 5:7–11, 18; 9:11, 26–28; 10:22). His name is a shorter version of Ahiram, found in other Phoenician writings.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Related verses

1 Chronicles 14:1
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.
1 Kings 5:10
So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,
2 Chronicles 2:3
Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in.
2 Samuel 5:11
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
Psalm 45:12
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
Amos 1:9
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood.
1 Kings 9:12–14
So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them.
1 Kings 5:13
Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel.
2 Samuel 8:10
…he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,
2 Samuel 10:1–2
Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 2:1–10

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hiram: King of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Alliance Hiram Kings, Books of First and Second Postexilic Period Solomon (Person) Tabernacle Tyre

Topics

Ambassadors: And Solomon David: King of Israel: Friendship of, with Hiram, King of Tyre Diplomacy: Solomon, in his Alliance with Hiram Friendship: David and Hiram Hiram: Called Huram, King of Tyre: Helps Solomon in Building the Temple Solomon: Builds the Temple Treaty: Reciprocity Tyre: David and Solomon Formed Alliances With Tyre: Governed by Kings Tyre: Kingdom of Hiram, King of Tyre: Kingdom of Men and Materials Sent From, to Solomon, for the Erection of the Temple and his Castles

1 Kings 5:1

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