There were peaceful relations between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. 13 King Solomon conscripted laborers from all Israel—thirty thousand men. 14 He sent them …

1 Kings 5 is a testament to King Solomon's wisdom, diplomacy, and leadership. The chapter tells the tale of Solomon's preparations for building the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, a dream …

1 Kings 5 When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father David, he sent his envoys to Solomon, because he had always been on friendly terms …

15 When Hiram, king of Tyre, heard that Solomon had been anointed king in place of his father, he sent an embassy to him; for Hiram had always been David’s friend.*

1 Kings, chapter 5 of the King James Version of the Holy Bible - with audio narration

When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father David, he sent his envoy.

Chapter 5 Hiram, sending to congratulate Solomon, is desired to furnish him with timber to build the temple, 1-6. Hiram, blessing God for Solomon and requesting food for his family, furnishes …

Then King David rose to his feet and said, "Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of …

David Guzik commentary on 1 Kings 5, where Solomon makes arrangements with Hiram of Tyre, about providing cedars from Lebanon.

13 King Solomon conscripted laborers from all Israel—thirty thousand men. 14 He sent them off to Lebanon in shifts of ten thousand a month, so that they spent one month in Lebanon and two …