1 Kings 5:7

God's Word

Hiram was very glad to hear what Solomon had said. Hiram responded, “May the Lord be praised today. He has given David a wise son to rule this great nation.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

When he saw the women and children, Esau asked, “Who are these people here with you?” “The children God has graciously given me, sir,” Jacob answered.

1 Kings 1:48

and said, ‘Praise the Lord God of Israel who has let me see the heir to my throne.’ ”

1 Kings 10:9

Thank the Lord your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on the throne of Israel. Because of your God’s eternal love for the people of Israel, he has made you king so that you would maintain justice and righteousness.”

1 Kings 3:9

Give me a heart that listens so that I can judge your people and tell the difference between good and evil. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?”

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon appointed 12 district governors in Israel. They were to provide food for the king and his palace. Each one had to supply food for one month every year.

1 Kings 5:6

So order men to cut down cedars from Lebanon for me. My workers will work with your workers. I will pay you whatever wages you ask for your workers. You know we don’t have any skilled lumberjacks like those from Sidon.”

1 Kings 5:8

Hiram sent men to Solomon to say, “I’ve received the message you sent me. I will do everything you want in regard to the cedar and cypress logs.

Psalm 137:6

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you, if I don’t consider Jerusalem my highest joy.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish child despises its mother.

Proverbs 23:24

A righteous person’s father will certainly rejoice. Someone who has a wise son will enjoy him.

Isaiah 8:18

I am here with the children that the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord of Armies, who lives on Mount Zion.

Isaiah 9:6

A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.