1 Kings 9:14
1 Kings 9:14 in Multiple Translations
And Hiram had sent the king 120 talents of gold.
And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.
And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.
And Hiram sent the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold.
Even so, Hiram sent the king 120 talents of gold in payment.
And Hiram had sent the King sixe score talents of gold.
And Hiram sendeth to the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold.
Hiram sent to the king one hundred twenty talents of gold.
And Hiram sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold.
And Hiram sent to king Solomon a hundred and twenty talents of gold.
Hiram paid Solomon only five tons of gold for those cities.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 9:14
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1 Kings 9:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֥ח
חִירָ֖ם
לַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
מֵאָ֥ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
כִּכַּ֥ר
זָהָֽב
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חִירָ֖ם
Chîyrâm
H2438
Hiram
N-proper
לַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
כִּכַּ֥ר
kikkâr
H3603
talent
N-cs
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 9:14
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
חִירָ֖ם
Chîyrâm
H2438
"Hiram"
N-proper
Hiram was a king of Tyre who helped build the palace for David and the temple for Solomon, and was also the name of the chief architect of Solomon's temple.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16; § Hiram, Huram = "noble" 1) the king of Tyre who sent workmen and materials to Jerusalem to build both the palace for David and the temple for Solomon 2) the chief architect and engineer of Solomon's temple sent by King Hiram to Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Hiram, Huram. See also: 2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 7:40; 2 Chronicles 9:10.
לַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
מֵאָ֥ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֖ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
כִּכַּ֥ר
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
N-cs
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 9:14
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- 1 Kings 9:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 9:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 9:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 9:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
Context — Solomon’s Additional Achievements
12So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them.
13“What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.
14And Hiram had sent the king 120 talents of gold.
15This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 16Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 9:11 | King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 10:10 | Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 9:28 | They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents —and delivered it to Solomon. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 10:21 | All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 10:14 | The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, |
1 Kings 9:14 Summary
This verse tells us that Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent a large amount of gold to King Solomon as a gift. This shows that Hiram and Solomon had a good relationship and that Hiram was trying to be kind and generous to Solomon. We can learn from this example by being kind and generous to others, just as God is kind and generous to us (Psalm 103:1-5). By trusting in God's provision and being generous to others, we can build strong relationships and bring glory to God, just as Solomon did through his relationships with other nations (1 Kings 10:1-13).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the 120 talents of gold sent by Hiram to King Solomon?
The 120 talents of gold sent by Hiram to King Solomon represents a significant amount of wealth and a gesture of goodwill between the two kings, as seen in 1 Kings 9:14, and is reminiscent of the riches and wealth promised to those who obey God, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
Who was Hiram and why was he sending gold to King Solomon?
Hiram was the king of Tyre, a city-state in Phoenicia, and he was a friend and ally of King Solomon, as seen in 1 Kings 5:1-12, and the gold he sent was likely a gift or a payment for services or trade agreements between the two nations.
What can we learn from the exchange between Hiram and Solomon about the nature of generosity and wealth?
The exchange between Hiram and Solomon teaches us that wealth and generosity can be used to build relationships and show kindness to others, as seen in Proverbs 19:17, and that our wealth is not just for our own benefit, but can be used to bless others and bring glory to God.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Kings and the story of Solomon's reign?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of 1 Kings, which tells the story of Solomon's reign and his relationships with other nations, including Tyre, and sets the stage for the rest of the book, which explores the themes of wisdom, wealth, and the consequences of Solomon's choices, as seen in 1 Kings 10-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can show generosity and kindness to others, just as Hiram showed to Solomon?
- How can I use my own resources and wealth to build relationships and bring glory to God?
- What can I learn from the example of Hiram and Solomon about the importance of building strong relationships with others?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as Solomon trusted God to provide for his needs through his relationships with other nations?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 9:14
And Hiram sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 9:14
And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
Or rather, for Hiram had sent. And this seems to be here added, both to declare the quantity of the gold sent, which had been only named before, , and as the reason why he resented Solomon’ s action so ill, because so great a sum required a better recompence.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
1 Kings 9:14 And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.Ver. 14. And Hiram sent to the king.] Miserat autem, so Vatablus rendereth it, And Hiram had sent. &c., sc., before the offer of those twenty cities.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
(14) Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.—The payment, on any calculation, was a large one, though little more than a sixth of Solomon’s yearly revenue. (See 1 Kings 10:14.) How it is connected with the previous verses is matter of conjecture. It may possibly be a note referring back to 1 Kings 9:11, and explaining the amount of gold which Hiram had sent. If this is not so, it would then seem to be a payment in acknowledgment of the cession of the cities, as being of greater value than the debt which it was meant to discharge. Hiram’s depreciation of the cities need not imply that he did not care to keep them. “It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.” (Proverbs 20:14). Josephus (Ant. viii. 5, 3), has a quaint story in connection with this intercourse between Hiram and Solomon (quoted from Dios), declaring that a contest in riddles took place between these kings, and that, when Hiram could not solve the riddles of Solomon, he “paid a large sum of money for his fine,” but adds that he afterwards retaliated on Solomon, by aid of Abdemon of Tyre. It appears by 2 Chronicles 7:2, that the cities were afterwards restored to Israel—how, and why, we know not. (15 28) The rest of the chapter consists of brief historical notes, partly referring back to the previous records. Thus, 1 Kings 9:15 refers back to 1 Kings 5:13; 1 Kings 9:20-22 to 1 Kings 5:15; 1 Kings 9:24 to 1 Kings 7:8; 1 Kings 9:25 is a note connected with the history of the dedication of the Temple. The style is markedly different from the graphic and picturesque style of the passages preceding and following it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
Verse 14. Sixscore talents of gold.] This was the sum which Hiram had lent, and in order to pay this Solomon had laid a tax upon his people, as we afterward learn. The whole is very darkly expressed.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 9:14
Hiram sent sixscore talents of gold - Apparently, to show that, although disappointed, he was not offended.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 9:14
14. Hiram sent… gold — Probably not as a present, but as a loan; and the verse may be regarded as a fuller statement of his furnishing Solomon with gold, which is more briefly noticed in 1 Kings 9:11.