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Hiram's response to Solomon confirmed and continued the friendly relations he had with David. The partnership benefited both sides. Solomon got the construction materials he needed for the temple. In return, he provided necessities for Hiram's household (1 Kings 5:9–10) and paid Hiram's workers (1 Kings 5:6). This passage shows the Phoenicians' skill in business and Solomon's great wealth. It also highlights Solomon's wisdom, which he believed was a gift from God. The mainly business-focused venture led to a formal peace alliance (1 Kings 5:12).
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 Cypress Hiram Kings, Books of First and Second Lebanon Pine Tree Postexilic Period Solomon (Person) Temple Tyre
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Cedar: Furnished by Hiram, King of Tyre, for Solomon's Temple Church and State: Solomon Commerce: Articles of Timber Commerce: The Barter of One Commodity for Another Covenants: Designed For: Promoting Commerce Diplomacy: Solomon, in his Alliance with Hiram Forests: Supplied Timber for Building Temple: Solomon's: Materials For, Furnished by Hiram the First Temple: Solomon: Contracted with Hiram for Wood, Stone, and Labour Treaty: Reciprocity Tyre: Kingdom of Men and Materials Sent From, to Solomon, for the Erection of the Temple and his Castles