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1 Kings 5:7

DavidHiramSolomon

5 So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’

6 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.”

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

8 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.

9 My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.”

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BSB
When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”
KJV
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
WEB
When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed is the LORD today, who has given to David a wise son to rule over this great people.”
ASV
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
DARBY
And it came to pass when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.
BLB
And it came to pass [that] Hiram heard the words of Solomon, and he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed [be] YHWH this day, for He has given to David a wise son over this great people.”
ÅB
Da Hiram mottok dette budskap fra Salomo, ble han meget glad, og han sa: Lovet være Herren idag, som har gitt David en vis sønn og satt ham over dette store folk!
OTB
Da Hiram hørte Salomos budskap, ble han meget glad og sa: "Velsignet være Herren i dag, som har gitt David en vis sønn til å herske over dette store folket."
B1930
Da Hiram mottok dette budskap fra Salomo, blev han meget glad, og han sa: Lovet være Herren idag, som har gitt David en vis sønn og satt ham over dette store folk!

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  • Proverbs 23:24

    The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

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  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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  • Isaiah 8:18

    Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

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  • Genesis 33:5

    When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

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  • Psalms 122:6–7

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

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  • Psalms 137:6

    May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy!

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  • 2 Chronicles 2:11–12

    Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”

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  • 1 Kings 3:9

    Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

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