The Building of the Royal House
1 Chronicles 14:1-2
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.…


In Hiram's conduct notice —

I. AN INSTANCE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP.

1. Genuine.

2. Lasting.

II. AN ILLUSTRATION OF HUMAN AGENCY IN THE SERVICE OF GOD.

III. A PROOF OF GOD'S PROVIDENCE.

1. In Hiram's conduct.

2. In David's accession to the throne.

3. In the honour and extension of David's kingdom.

(J. Wolfendale.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

WEB: Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.




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