Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
King Hiram of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he learned that Solomon had been anointed king to replace his father, because Hiram had been David's lifelong friend.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father, for Hiram was ever a devotee of David.
American Standard Version
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
Amplified
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
Bible in Basic English
Now Hiram, king of Tyre, hearing that Solomon had been made king in place of his father, sent his servants to him; for Hiram had ever been a friend to David.
Darby Translation
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father; for Hiram always loved David.
Julia Smith Translation
And Hiram king of Tyre will send his servants to Solomon for he heard that they anointed him for king instead of his father: for Hiram was loving to David all the days.
King James 2000
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father: for Hiram was always a lover of David.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him as king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend for David.
Modern King James verseion
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king instead of his father. For Hiram was always a lover of David.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father. And thereto Hiram was ever a lover of David's.
NET Bible
King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father's place. (Hiram had always been an ally of David.)
New Heart English Bible
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
The Emphasized Bible
And Hiram King of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon, for he had heard that, him, had they anointed king, in the room of his father, - for, Hiram, was, a lover, of, David continually.
Webster
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
World English Bible
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Hiram king of Tyre sendeth his servants unto Solomon, for he heard that they had anointed him for king instead of his father, for Hiram was a lover of David all the days;
Themes
David » King of israel » Friendship of, with hiram, king of tyre
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » David and hiram
Hiram » Or huram, king of tyre
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Ambassadors
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 5:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom: Architecture
1 King Hiram of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he learned that Solomon had been anointed king to replace his father, because Hiram had been David's lifelong friend. 2 Solomon sent this message to Hiram:
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 5:11
Later, King Hiram of Tyre sent a delegation to David, accompanied by cedar logs, carpenters, and stone masons. They built a palace for David.
1 Chronicles 14:1
After this, King Hiram of Tyre sent a delegation to David, accompanied by cedar logs, stone masons, and wood workers, to construct a palace for him.
2 Chronicles 2:3
Solomon also sent this message to King Hiram of Tyre:
1 Kings 5:10
That's how Hiram came to provide Solomon as much cedar and cypress timber as he needed.
2 Samuel 8:10
Tou sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory over Hadadezer, because he had been at war with Tou. Joram brought articles of silver, gold, and bronze with him,
2 Samuel 10:1-2
Sometime later, the Ammonite king died and his son Hanun succeeded him as king,
1 Kings 5:13
King Solomon conscripted laborers from throughout Israel. The work force numbered 30,000 men.
1 Kings 9:12-14
Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon had given him, but he wasn't happy with them,
Psalm 45:12
The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor.
Amos 1:9
This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Tyre and now for a fourth I will not turn away; because they delivered the entire population to Edom, and did not remember their covenant with their relatives.