2 Kings 18:31

The Message

Cross References

1 Kings 4:20

Judah and Israel were densely populated—like sand on an ocean beach! All their needs were met; they ate and drank and were happy. Solomon was sovereign over all the kingdoms from the River Euphrates in the east to the country of the Philistines in the west, all the way to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and were vassals of Solomon all his life.

1 Kings 5:5

“Now here is what I want to do: Build a temple in honor of God, my God, following the promise that God gave to David my father, namely, ‘Your son whom I will provide to succeed you as king, he will build a house in my honor.’ And here is how you can help: Give orders for cedars to be cut from the Lebanon forest; my loggers will work alongside yours and I’ll pay your men whatever wage you set. We both know that there is no one like you Sidonians for cutting timber.”

Proverbs 18:16

A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.

Proverbs 27:18

If you care for your orchard, you’ll enjoy its fruit; if you honor your boss, you’ll be honored.

Zechariah 3:10

“‘At that time, everyone will get along with one another, with friendly visits across the fence, friendly visits on one another’s porches.’”