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1 Kings 5:7 Explained in Context
Use this verse as a doorway into the larger passage—not as an isolated saying.
Verse 7. 7And 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.
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Quick Meaning
At 1 Kings 5:7, the narrator shows Hiram rejoicing and blessing the LORD for David's wise successor.
Read It With
- 1 Kings 5:7–5:12
Read 1 Kings 5:7 with 1 Kings 5:7–5:12, titled “Hiram agrees and peace becomes a covenant.” Shows Hiram rejoicing and blessing the LORD for David's wise successor.
Why This Verse Appears Here
1 Kings 5:7 shows Hiram rejoicing and blessing the LORD for David's wise successor; this distinct detail carries 1 Kings 5:7–5:12 from “1 Kings 5:1–5:6 has just shown: Solomon proposes a timber agreement to Hiram.” toward “1 Kings 5:13–5:18 next develops: Levy labor prepares timber and stone.”
Read 1 Kings 5:7–12 together
Why these verses belong together: Hiram agrees and peace becomes a covenant is the complete reviewed scene, prayer, oracle, list, or regnal notice bounded at 5:7–5:12.
Verse 7. 7 And 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.
Verse 8. 8 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
Verse 9. 9 My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
Verse 10. 10 So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.
Verse 11. 11 And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
Verse 12. 12 And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
What Remains True
Because 1 Kings 5:7 shows Hiram rejoicing and blessing the LORD for David's wise successor, responsible reading keeps the narrated action, source limits, accountable agents, and affected people together; Temple preparation does not sanctify forced labor, state expansion, unequal exchange, or prosperity claims made in God's name.
How It Can Shape Life
- When an analogous issue arises, use 1 Kings 5:7 to name the specific conduct—shows Hiram rejoicing and blessing the LORD for David's wise successor—then document power, evidence, uncertainty, safeguards, and people at risk.
Continue in Context
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Biblical text
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