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2 Chronicles 2:11-13
International Standard Version
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
International Standard Version
Solomon’s Wealth
11 In a letter that he sent to Solomon, King Hiram of Tyre wrote,[a] “Because he loves his people, the Lord has placed you as king over them.” 12 Hiram also wrote:
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth. He gave King David a wise son, who is acquainted with discretion and understanding, and who is building a temple to the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.
13 Now I’m sending along Hiram-abi,[b] a skilled craftsman, who is very creative.[c]
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 2:11 Lit. responded to Solomon
- 2 Chronicles 2:13 Or Huram-abi; the Heb. name means Hiram is my father
- 2 Chronicles 2:13 Or discerning
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
New International Version
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
New International Version
11 Hiram king of Tyre replied by letter to Solomon:
“Because the Lord loves(A) his people, he has made you their king.”
12 And Hiram added:
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
King James Version
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
King James Version
11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.
12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,
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