1 Kings 5:3 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Kings 5:3

Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple

1 Now ^aHiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, because he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, ^bfor Hiram had always loved David.

2 Then ^aSolomon sent to Hiram, saying:

3 ^aYou know how my father David could not build a house for the name of the Lord his God ^bbecause of the wars which were fought against him on every side, until the Lord put¹ his foes under the soles of his feet.

4 But now the Lord my God has given me ^arest on every side; there is neither adversary nor² evil occurrence.

5 ^aAnd behold,¹ I propose to build a house for the name of the Lord my God, ^bas the Lord spoke to my father David, saying, “Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place, he shall build the house for My name.”

6 Now therefore, command that they cut down ^acedars for me from Lebanon; and my servants will be with your servants, and I will pay you wages for your servants according to whatever you say. For you know there is none among us who has skill to cut timber like the Sidonians.

7 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!

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Definitions of words in 1 Kings 5:3:

Against {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

David {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
David {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
David {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Father {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Father {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

House {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
House {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

How {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Name {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Side {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

God {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Lord {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

On {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
On {Hitchcock's Bible Names}

Other definition entries containing 1 Kings 5:3:

Temple, B {I.S.B.E.}

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