1 Kings 5:7

Modern English Version

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the Lord this day, who has given David a wise son over this great people.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

When Esau looked up and saw the women and the children, he said, “Who are those with you?” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

1 Kings 1:48

The king also said, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day so that I could see with my own eyes.’ ”

1 Kings 10:9

Blessed be the Lord your God, who delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel, because the Lord loved Israel forever; therefore He made you king in order to execute judgment and justice.”

1 Kings 3:9

Give Your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge among so great a people?”

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel who made provision for the king and his household. Each man was assigned a month to make provision.

1 Kings 5:6

“Now therefore command that cedar trees from Lebanon be cut down for me, and my servants shall be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever you command, for you know that there are none among my people who can cut timber like the Sidonians.”

1 Kings 5:8

Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have considered the things which you contacted me about, and I will do all you asked concerning timber of cedar and fir.

Psalm 137:6

If I do not remember you, let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth, if I prefer not Jerusalem above my highest joy.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son delights his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and he who begets a wise son will delight in him.

Isaiah 8:18

Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts who dwells in Mount Zion.

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.