1 Kings 5:1 meaning and explanation
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
1 Kings 5:1, Berean Standard Bible
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Hiram, king of the Phoenician city of Tyre, had been a long standing ally of David, supplying materials and craftsmen for David's palace. When he hears that Solomon has been anointed to succeed his father, he sends envoys, likely to renew the treaty and offer congratulations.
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