Translations
Modern
Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
Traditional
That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.
Literal
…that the cities that Huram had given to Solomon, Solomon built them, and there he settled the sons of Israel.
Latin
…civitates quas dederat Hiram Salomoni, ædificavit, et habitare ibi fecit filios Israël.
Original
Hebrew
English
Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
Notes
The twenty towns Solomon gave to Hiram in exchange for gold did not satisfy Hiram (1 Kings 9:11–14). This suggests Hiram returned them to Solomon, who likely offered something else in return.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Hiram: King of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom