When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”
Parallel translations
- WEB When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed is Yahweh today, who has given to David a wise son to rule over this great people.”
- KJV And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
- NKJV So it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!
- NASB When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he greatly rejoiced; and he said, “Blessed be the Lord today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.”
- NLT When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he was very pleased and said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel.”
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Quick answer
Hiram rejoiced at Solomon's request and blessed Yahweh for giving David a wise son. Even a pagan king praised the God of Israel.
Overview
Hiram's response acknowledges the Lord as the source of Solomon's wisdom and Israel's blessing. A Gentile king's praise of Yahweh testifies to the witness Israel bore among the nations. Such recognition anticipates the day when peoples from every nation will glorify the God of Israel through Christ.
Cross-references & the web
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- Prov 23:24The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
- Isa 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- 2 Chr 2:11–12Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”
- Prov 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- Ps 122:6–7Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
- Gen 33:5When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”
- 2 Chr 9:7–8How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
- Prov 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- 1 Kgs 3:9Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- Prov 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- 1 Kgs 10:9Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”
- Ps 137:6May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!
- Isa 8:18Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
- 1 Kgs 1:48saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”
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