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Solomon had 40,000 stalls of horses for his chariots, and 12,000 horsemen. So those officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month. They let nothing be lacking. They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.

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“So give orders that cedars(A) of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians.”

When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was greatly pleased and said, “Praise be to the Lord(B) today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

So Hiram sent word to Solomon:

“I have received the message you sent me and will do all you want in providing the cedar and juniper logs.

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