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Solomon sent a message to Hiram through his ambassadors. He said he planned to build a temple to honor the name of the Lord. This followed the desire of his father David, who had already made plans and gathered materials for its construction (2 Samuel 7:1–3; 1 Chronicles 17:1–15; 22:14–19; 28:9–12).
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.
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Hiram: King of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
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Alliance Hiram Kings, Books of First and Second Postexilic Period Solomon (Person) Tabernacle Tyre
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Diplomacy: Solomon, in his Alliance with Hiram Treaty: Reciprocity Tyre: Kingdom of Men and Materials Sent From, to Solomon, for the Erection of the Temple and his Castles