Bible Strands
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.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Hiram king of Tyre writes a formal reply to Solomon concerning the temple construction agreement. He addresses Solomon directly immediately after Solomon's proposal to pay for woodcutters with grain, wine, and olive oil.
The words — The text highlights בִּ/כְתָ֔ב (bi/kh.Tav), meaning "in a document," and וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֖ח (va/i.yish.Lach), meaning "and he sent," marking the verse as a record of diplomatic correspondence rather than oral speech.
The thread — This attribution of kingship to Yahweh's love aligns with the foreign rulers' declarations in 1 Kings 10:9 and 2 Chronicles 9:8, which bless God for placing David's descendant on the throne. It also connects to the enduring royal legacy described in Psalms 72:17.
Why it lands — The verse states that Solomon's political authority originates from divine election, not military conquest or personal merit. It requires the reader to accept that human governance operates under a higher theological mandate.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”
- 2 Chronicles 9:8 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”
- Psalms 72:17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
- Deuteronomy 7:7 The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.