1 Kings 9:11
“( Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.”

What does 1 Kings 9:11 mean?
The verse 1 Kings 9:11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee." This verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalGifts of Grace: The Exchange Between Solomon and Hiram
In 1 Kings 9:11, we encounter a remarkable moment in the relationship between King Solomon of Israel and Hiram, the king of Tyre. The verse states, "Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire; that…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Gratitude and Generosity: Reflecting on God's Provision
O Heavenly Father, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the One who supplies all our needs according to Your glorious riches, we come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude. As we reflect on the events in the life of King Solomon, particularly the exchange with…
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