1 Kings 5:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Hiram was so happy when he heard Solomon's request that he said, “I am grateful that the Lord gave David such a wise son to be king of that great nation!”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

When Esau noticed the women and children he asked, “Whose children are these?” Jacob answered, “These are the ones the LORD has been kind enough to give to me, your servant.”

1 Kings 1:48

and prayed, “I praise you, LORD God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it.”

1 Kings 10:9

I praise the LORD your God. He is pleased with you and has made you king of Israel. The LORD loves Israel, so he has given them a king who will rule fairly and honestly.

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon chose twelve regional officers, who took turns bringing food for him and his household. Each officer provided food from his region for one month of the year.

1 Kings 5:6

I'd like you to send your workers to cut down cedar trees in Lebanon for me. I will pay them whatever you say and will even make my workers help them. We both know that your workers are more experienced than anyone else at cutting timber.

1 Kings 5:8

Then he sent back his answer: I received your message and will give you all the cedar and pine logs you need.

Psalm 137:6

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth, if I don't think about you above all else.

Proverbs 10:1

Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

Proverbs 13:1

Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.

Proverbs 15:20

Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.

Proverbs 23:24

Make your father truly happy by living right and showing sound judgment.

Isaiah 8:18

My children and I are warning signs to Israel from the LORD All-Powerful, who lives on Mount Zion.

Isaiah 9:6

A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.