For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
Parallel translations
- WEB For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me,” says Yahweh.
- KJV For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.
- NKJV For the house of Israel and the house of Judah Have dealt very treacherously with Me,” says the Lord.
- NASB “For the house of Israel and the house of Judah Have dealt very treacherously with Me,” declares the Lord.
- NLT The people of Israel and Judah are full of treachery against me,” says the Lord.
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Quick answer
Hiram of Tyre sends materials and craftsmen to build David a royal house. Foreign recognition confirms David's growing standing.
Overview
Hiram, king of Tyre, supplies cedar, carpenters, and masons to construct a palace for David, signaling a peaceful alliance and international respect for his reign. This Gentile king's tribute reflects the spreading fame of David's God-blessed kingdom. It anticipates the day when the nations bring their honor to the messianic King (Psalm 72; Isaiah 60).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Jer 3:20But as a woman may betray her husband, so you have betrayed Me, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD.
- Isa 48:8You have never heard; you have never understood; for a long time your ears have not been open. For I knew how deceitful you are; you have been called a rebel from birth.
- Hos 5:7They have been unfaithful to the LORD; for they have borne illegitimate children. Now the New Moon will devour them along with their land.
- Jer 3:6–11Now in the days of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every green tree to prostitute herself there.
- Hos 6:7But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; there they were unfaithful to Me.
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