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  COMMENTARY ON 1 KINGS 5-8
  by Chuck Smith
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So Hiram the king of Tyre when he heard that Solomon was upon the throne
in place of his David: for Hiram was always a great admirer of David.
And Solomon sent to Hiram, and he said, You know how that David my
father could not build a house unto the name of the LORD his God for the
wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under
the soles of his feet. But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on
every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
Behold, I purpose to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God, as
the LORD spake to David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon
the throne in your place, he will build a house unto my name. Now
therefore command that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my
servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for
thy servants according to all that you shall appoint: for thou knowest
that there is not among any of us those that have the skill in cutting
timber like those of Sidon. So it came to pass, when Hiram heard the
words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the
LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great
people (1Ki 5:1-7).

So Hiram rejoiced that Solomon had such wisdom as he began to reign in
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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/commentary-on-1-kings-5-8/
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