1 Kings 5:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Solomon sent a message back to Hiram:

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

Remember how my father David wanted to build a temple where the LORD his God could be worshipped? But enemies kept attacking my father's kingdom, and he never had the chance.

2 Chronicles 2:3

Solomon sent the following message to King Hiram of Tyre: Years ago, when my father David was building his palace, you supplied him with cedar logs. Now will you send me supplies?