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Hiram king of Tyre: Although the meeting of these two neighboring kings is reported just after Jerusalem’s conquest, it probably happened much later. Hiram remained king in Tyre until at least Solomon's twenty-fourth year. One ancient source says he was king for thirty-four years.
Another tradition suggests Hiram became king of Tyre just eight years before Solomon became king of Israel. This same king later did a similar favor for Solomon (1 Kings 5:1–18).
The report of Hiram’s support is likely included here because it connects with the theme of David being confirmed and firmly established as Israel’s king (2 Samuel 5:12).
After the murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth, the elders of the northern tribes accepted David as their king. So, David gained:
an extended empire (2 Samuel 5:1–5),
a new capital city (2 Samuel 5:6–10),
a new palace (2 Samuel 5:11),
a new family (2 Samuel 5:13–16), and
renewed confidence (2 Samuel 5:17–25).
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Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hiram: King of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon
Places
Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade
Glossary
Banker, Banking David Hiram Jerusalem Joshua, Book of Mason, Masonry Samuel, Books of First and Second Tyre
Topics
Ambassadors: Hiram to David Art: Primitive of the Mason Arts of The: Carpenter Arts of The: Mason Carpentry: David's Palace Cedar used in David's Palace Commerce: Tyrians David: King of Israel: Builds a Palace David: King of Israel: Friendship of, with Hiram, King of Tyre Diplomacy of Hiram, to Secure the Good Will of David Hiram: Called Huram, King of Tyre: Builds a House for David Mason: A Trade in the Time of David The Cedar used In Building Palaces