Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber.
Parallel translations
- WEB Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning cypress timber.
- KJV And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
- NKJV Then Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: I have considered the message which you sent me, and I will do all you desire concerning the cedar and cypress logs.
- NASB So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and juniper timber.
- NLT Then he sent this reply to Solomon: “I have received your message, and I will supply all the cedar and cypress timber you need.
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Quick answer
Hiram agrees to supply all the cedar and cypress timber Solomon wants. He gladly grants the request for building materials.
Overview
Hiram's full cooperation secured the essential timber for the temple. His readiness shows the favor and peace God granted Solomon among neighboring rulers. The Gentile king's generous role in furnishing God's house again points to the nations sharing in the worship of the true God.
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- 2 Sam 6:5David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.
- 1 Kgs 6:15He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.
- 2 Chr 3:5He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.
- 1 Kgs 6:34The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels.
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