Verse Comparison: 2 Chronicles 2:11
American Standard Version
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.
Amplified® Bible
Then Hiram king of Tyre replied in writing sent to Solomon, Because the Lord loves His people, He has made you king over them.
Contemporary English Version
Hiram sent his answer back to Solomon: I know that the LORD must love his people, because he has chosen you to be their king.
Darby English Version
And Huram king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loved his people, he made thee king over them.
Good News Bible
King Hiram sent Solomon a letter in reply. He wrote, "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king.
King James Version
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.
New American Standard Bible
Then Huram, king of Tyre, answered in a letter sent to Solomon: "Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them."
New International Version
Hiram king of Tyre replied by letter to Solomon:
"Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king."
New King James Version
Then Hiram king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon: Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then Huram, king of Tyre, answered in a letter sent to Solomon: "Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them."
Revised Standard Version
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in a letter which he sent to Solomon, "Because the LORD loves his people he has made you king over them."
Young's Literal Translation
And Huram king of Tyre saith in writing, and sendeth unto Solomon: `In the love of Jehovah to His people He hath given thee king over them.'