1 Kings 5:2
1 Kings 5:2 in Multiple Translations
And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
And Solomon sent back word to Hiram, saying,
So Solomon sent this message back to Hiram,
Also Salomon sent to Hiram, saying,
and Solomon sendeth unto Hiram, saying,
Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:
Solomon gave those messengers this message to take back to Hiram:
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 5:2
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1 Kings 5:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
לֶֽחֶם
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
לְ/י֣וֹם
אֶחָ֑ד
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
כֹּר֙
סֹ֔לֶת
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
כֹּ֖ר
קָֽמַח
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֶֽחֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
לְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
כֹּר֙
kôr
H3734
kor
N-ms
סֹ֔לֶת
çôleth
H5560
fine flour
N-fs
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
כֹּ֖ר
kôr
H3734
kor
N-ms
קָֽמַח
qemach
H7058
flour
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 5:2
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לֶֽחֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
לְ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
כֹּר֙
kôr
H3734
"kor"
N-ms
A kor is a unit of measurement in the Bible, equal to about 6.25 bushels or 58 gallons. It was used to measure dry or liquid goods, like grains or liquids. The term is used in various biblical books to describe quantities of food or other items.
Definition: 1) kor, a measure (usually dry) 1a) a dry or liquid measure equal to 10 ephahs or baths 1a1) a dry measure containing 6.25 bushels (220 l) 1a2) a liquid measure of 58 gallons (263 l) Aramaic equivalent: kor (כּוֹר "kor" H3734B)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: cor, measure. Aramaic the same. See also: 1 Kings 5:2; 2 Chronicles 27:5; Ezekiel 45:14.
סֹ֔לֶת
çôleth
H5560
"fine flour"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fine flour, often used in baking and as an offering. It is translated as 'fine flour' or 'meal' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in various books, including Leviticus.
Definition: fine flour
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (fine) flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; Numbers 7:61; Ezekiel 46:14.
וְ/שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
כֹּ֖ר
kôr
H3734
"kor"
N-ms
A kor is a unit of measurement in the Bible, equal to about 6.25 bushels or 58 gallons. It was used to measure dry or liquid goods, like grains or liquids. The term is used in various biblical books to describe quantities of food or other items.
Definition: 1) kor, a measure (usually dry) 1a) a dry or liquid measure equal to 10 ephahs or baths 1a1) a dry measure containing 6.25 bushels (220 l) 1a2) a liquid measure of 58 gallons (263 l) Aramaic equivalent: kor (כּוֹר "kor" H3734B)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: cor, measure. Aramaic the same. See also: 1 Kings 5:2; 2 Chronicles 27:5; Ezekiel 45:14.
קָֽמַח
qemach
H7058
"flour"
N-ms
In the Bible, qemach refers to flour, like the kind used to make bread, as seen in recipes and stories throughout the Old Testament. It is often translated as flour or meal. This word is used in various contexts, including food preparation and rituals.
Definition: flour, meal, meal flour
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: flour, meal. See also: Genesis 18:6; 1 Kings 17:12; Isaiah 47:2.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 5:2
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Context — Preparations for the Temple
1Now 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.
2And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:
3“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. 4But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 2:3 | Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. |
1 Kings 5:2 Summary
[This verse shows that Solomon was a leader who valued relationships and was intentional about communicating with others. He sent a message to Hiram, the king of Tyre, in response to Hiram's envoys, demonstrating his desire to build and maintain a relationship with Hiram. This is similar to the way that Jesus taught us to love our neighbors and friends, as seen in Matthew 22:39. By studying this verse, we can learn the importance of being a good communicator and building strong relationships with others, just like Solomon did with Hiram.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Solomon relay a message to Hiram?
Solomon relayed a message to Hiram because Hiram, the king of Tyre, had sent envoys to Solomon, indicating a desire to establish or maintain a relationship with the new king, as seen in 1 Kings 5:1, where it is written that Hiram had always been a friend of David.
What can we learn from Solomon's actions in this verse?
We can learn that Solomon valued relationships and was intentional about communicating with others, as seen in his response to Hiram, and this is in line with the biblical principle of being a good neighbor and friend, as taught in Leviticus 19:18 and Matthew 22:39.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of Solomon's reign?
This verse is part of the story of Solomon's preparation to build the temple, as seen in the surrounding verses, 1 Kings 5:1-4, and it highlights the importance of Solomon's relationships with other leaders, like Hiram, in achieving his goals, as also seen in 2 Chronicles 2:3-16.
What does this verse reveal about Solomon's character?
This verse reveals that Solomon was a diplomatic and communicative leader, willing to engage with others and build relationships, as seen in his response to Hiram, and this is in line with the wisdom and character described in 1 Kings 3:12, where God says that Solomon will have a wise and understanding heart.
Reflection Questions
- What relationships in my life require intentional communication and effort, and how can I apply the example of Solomon in this verse to those relationships?
- How can I balance the desire to achieve my goals with the importance of building and maintaining relationships, as seen in Solomon's interactions with Hiram?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate wisdom and understanding in my interactions with others, as seen in Solomon's character?
- How can I use my relationships and interactions with others to bring glory to God and advance His kingdom, as seen in Solomon's ultimate goal of building the temple?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 5:2
And Solomon sent to Hiram,.... A letter, either by the hand of his ambassadors when they returned, as Kimchi thinks, or by ambassadors Solomon sent on purpose.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 5:2
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 5:2
1 Kings 5:2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,Ver. 2. And Solomon sent to Hiram.] By the same messengers, say some. Rather by ambassadors of his own.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 5:2
Verse 2. Solomon sent to Hiram] Made an interchange of ambassadors and friendly greetings. Josephus tells us that the correspondence between Hiram and Solomon was preserved in the archives of the Tyrians even in his time. But this, like many other assertions of the same author, is worthy of little credit.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 5:2
2. Solomon sent to Hiram] Josephus (l. c.) says that the message was by letter, as was also Hiram’s answer. That Hiram wrote his reply is mentioned 2 Chronicles 2:11. Josephus also states that copies of these two letters still remained not only preserved in the Jewish records, but also among the Tyrians so that anybody wishing to test his statements might, if he wished, refer to them.