1 Kings 5:10
New International Version
In this way Hiram kept Solomon supplied with all the cedar and juniper logs he wanted,

New Living Translation
So Hiram supplied as much cedar and cypress timber as Solomon desired.

English Standard Version
So Hiram supplied Solomon with all the timber of cedar and cypress that he desired,

Berean Standard Bible
So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,

King James Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.

New King James Version
Then Hiram gave Solomon cedar and cypress logs according to all his desire.

New American Standard Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon all that he wished of the cedar and juniper timber.

NASB 1995
So Hiram gave Solomon as much as he desired of the cedar and cypress timber.

NASB 1977
So Hiram gave Solomon as much as he desired of the cedar and cypress timber.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon as much as he desired of the cedar and cypress timber.

Amplified Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon all the cedar and cypress timber he desired,

Christian Standard Bible
So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,

American Standard Version
So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of fir according to all his desire.

Contemporary English Version
Hiram gave Solomon all the cedar and pine logs he needed.

English Revised Version
So Hirah gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of fir according to all his desire.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Hiram gave Solomon all the cedar and cypress wood he wanted.

Good News Translation
So Hiram supplied Solomon with all the cedar and pine logs that he wanted,

International Standard Version
That's how Hiram came to provide Solomon as much cedar and cypress timber as he needed.

Majority Standard Bible
So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,

NET Bible
So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,

New Heart English Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of fir according to all his desire.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.

World English Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar timber and cypress timber according to all his desire.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Hiram is giving cedar-trees and fir-trees to Solomon—all his desire,

Young's Literal Translation
And Hiram is giving to Solomon cedar-trees, and fir-trees, all his desire,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hiram will be giving to Solomon woods of cedar and woods of cypress, all his desire.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees, and fir trees, according to all his desire.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, Hiram gave to Solomon cedar trees and spruce trees, in accord with his whole will.

New American Bible
So Hiram continued to provide Solomon with all the cedars and fir trees he desired,

New Revised Standard Version
So Hiram supplied Solomon’s every need for timber of cedar and cypress.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to his desire.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was that Khiram gave to Solomon wood of cedars and wood of cypresses as he desired.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of cypress according to all his desire.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So Chiram gave to Solomon cedars, and fir trees, and all his desire.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hiram's Reply
9My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.” 10So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted, 11and year after year Solomon would provide Hiram with 20,000 cors of wheat as food for his household, as well as 20,000 baths of pure olive oil.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 2:10
I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of olive oil.”

1 Kings 9:11
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire.

2 Chronicles 2:8-9
Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours / to prepare for me timber in abundance, because the temple I am building will be great and wonderful.

1 Kings 10:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

2 Chronicles 9:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

1 Kings 4:33
He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

2 Chronicles 1:15
The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

1 Kings 5:6
Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.”

2 Chronicles 2:3-4
Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. / Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

2 Chronicles 2:16
We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”

1 Kings 5:8
Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber.

2 Chronicles 2:11
Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”

1 Kings 5:18
So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple.

2 Chronicles 2:17-18
Solomon numbered all the foreign men in the land of Israel following the census his father David had conducted, and there were found to be 153,600 in all. / Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors.


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Kings 5
1. Hiram, sending to congratulate Solomon, is desired to furnish him with timber
7. Hiram, blessing God for Solomon, furnishes him with trees.
13. The number of Solomon's workmen and laborers














So Hiram provided Solomon
Hiram, the king of Tyre, was a significant ally to both David and Solomon. His provision of materials for the temple construction highlights the political and economic alliances between Israel and its neighbors. Tyre was known for its skilled craftsmen and abundant resources, particularly in timber. This cooperation reflects the peaceful relations and mutual benefits between the two kingdoms. The alliance with Hiram can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build the temple (2 Samuel 7:12-13).

with all the cedar and cypress timber
Cedar and cypress were highly valued for their durability and resistance to decay, making them ideal for construction, especially for the temple, which was to be a lasting edifice. Cedar from Lebanon was renowned throughout the ancient Near East, and its use in the temple construction signifies the grandeur and quality of the building. The use of these materials also symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Solomon's reign, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a house for His name (1 Kings 5:5).

he wanted
This phrase indicates the abundance and generosity of Hiram's provision. Solomon's request was met without limitation, reflecting the favor and respect he commanded as a king. It also underscores the importance of the temple project, as it was a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. The provision of materials "he wanted" can be seen as a type of Christ, who provides abundantly for His people, meeting their needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hiram
The king of Tyre, a city-state located in what is now Lebanon. Hiram was known for his skilled craftsmen and abundant resources, particularly in timber. He was a friend and ally of both King David and King Solomon.

2. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

3. Cedar and Cypress Timber
These were valuable resources used in ancient construction, particularly for building the Temple. Cedar was prized for its durability and pleasant aroma, while cypress was valued for its strength and resistance to decay.

4. Tyre
An ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and skilled artisans. It played a significant role in the supply of materials for Solomon's building projects.

5. The Temple
The primary focus of Solomon's building efforts, the Temple in Jerusalem was a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people.
Teaching Points
God's Provision through Relationships
God often provides for His people through relationships and alliances. Just as Hiram supplied Solomon with the necessary materials, God can use others to meet our needs.

The Importance of Preparation
Solomon's careful planning and resource gathering for the Temple remind us of the importance of preparation in fulfilling God's purposes in our lives.

Symbolism of Cedar and Cypress
The use of cedar and cypress in the Temple construction symbolizes strength, beauty, and endurance. As believers, we are called to build our lives with qualities that reflect God's character.

Collaboration in God's Work
The partnership between Hiram and Solomon illustrates the value of collaboration in accomplishing God's work. We are encouraged to work together with others in the body of Christ.

Faithfulness in Stewardship
Solomon's use of resources for the Temple demonstrates faithful stewardship. We are called to use the resources God provides for His glory and purposes.Verse 10. - So Hiram gave [Heb. kept giving, supplied] Solomon cedar trees and fir [or cypress] trees, according to all his desire.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So
וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

Hiram
חִיר֜וֹם (ḥî·rō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2438: Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

provided
נֹתֵ֣ן (nō·ṯên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

with all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the cedar
אֲרָזִ֛ים (’ă·rā·zîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 730: A cedar tree

and cypress
בְרוֹשִׁ֖ים (ḇə·rō·wō·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1265: A cypress, tree, a lance, a musical instrument

timber
עֲצֵ֧י (‘ă·ṣê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

he wanted,
חֶפְצֽוֹ׃ (ḥep̄·ṣōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter


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