1 Kings 5:7

New Century Version

When Hiram heard what Solomon asked, he was very happy. He said, “Praise the Lord today! He has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation!”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these people with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has given me. God has been good to me, your servant.”

1 Kings 1:48

saying, ‘Bless the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’ ”

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God, who was pleased to make you king of Israel. The Lord has constant love for Israel, so he made you king to keep justice and to rule fairly.”

1 Kings 3:9

I ask that you give me a heart that understands, so I can rule the people in the right way and will know the difference between right and wrong. Otherwise, it is impossible to rule this great people of yours.”

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon placed twelve governors over the districts of Israel, who gathered food from their districts for the king and his family. Each governor was responsible for bringing food to the king one month of each year.

1 Kings 5:6

So send your men to cut down cedar trees for me from Lebanon. My servants will work with yours, and I will pay them whatever wages you decide. We don’t have anyone who can cut down trees as well as the people of Sidon.”

1 Kings 5:8

Then Hiram sent back this message to Solomon: “I received the message you sent, and I will give you all the cedar and pine trees you want.

Psalm 137:6

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not think about Jerusalem as my greatest joy.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.

Isaiah 8:18

I am here, and with me are the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and proofs for the people of Israel from the Lord All-Powerful, who lives on Mount Zion.

Isaiah 9:6

A child has been born to us; God has given a son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people. His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.