1 Kings 5:7

New Living Translation

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he was very pleased and said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:5

Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?” “These are the children God has graciously given to me, your servant,” Jacob replied.

1 Kings 1:48

and he said, ‘Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who today has chosen a successor to sit on my throne while I am still alive to see it.’”

1 Kings 10:9

Praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness.”

1 Kings 3:9

Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon also had twelve district governors who were over all Israel. They were responsible for providing food for the king’s household. Each of them arranged provisions for one month of the year.

1 Kings 5:6

“Therefore, please command that cedars from Lebanon be cut for me. Let my men work alongside yours, and I will pay your men whatever wages you ask. As you know, there is no one among us who can cut timber like you Sidonians!”

1 Kings 5:8

Then he sent this reply to Solomon: “I have received your message, and I will supply all the cedar and cypress timber you need.

Psalm 137:6

May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I fail to remember you, if I don’t make Jerusalem my greatest joy.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:20

Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.

Isaiah 8:18

I and the children the Lord has given me serve as signs and warnings to Israel from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies who dwells in his Temple on Mount Zion.

Isaiah 9:6

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.