1 Kings 5:6-8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁶ ‘Therefore, command that cedars from Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants’ wages according to whatever you say, for you know that not a man among us knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.’^(A)

⁷ When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, ‘Blessed be the Lord today!^(B) He has given David a wise son to be over this great people! ’ ⁸ Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying, ‘I have heard your message; I will do everything you want regarding the cedar and cypress timber.