Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 2:3
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Solomon sends a message to Hiram, king of Tyre. This communication occurs immediately after Solomon has conscripted 70,000 porters, 80,000 stonecutters, and 3,600 supervisors to prepare for a major building project.
The words — וַ/יִּשְלַ֣ח (va/i.yish.Lach) translates literally as "and he sent," marking the initiation of Solomon's diplomatic communication. כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka./'a.Sher) means "just as," establishing the specific precedent for his request.
The thread — Solomon’s appeal to Hiram’s past assistance aligns with the diplomatic exchanges recorded in 1 Chronicles 14:1, 2 Samuel 5:11, and 1 Kings 5:1. These references document Hiram's ongoing relationship with both David and Solomon regarding royal correspondence and construction efforts.
Why it lands — The text records a practical diplomatic request to continue an established royal partnership for a specific building project. It frames the temple construction as a continuation of Solomon's administrative and diplomatic operations rather than a spontaneous divine intervention.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.
- 2 Samuel 5:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
- 1 Kings 5:1 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.