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1 Kings 5:1-2
New Catholic Bible
1 Kings 5:1-2
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 5
Temple Plans. 1 Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent his servants to Solomon for he had heard that he had been anointed as king in his father’s place, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.[a] 2 Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
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- 1 Kings 5:1 Friend of David: Hiram’s connection to David was more of a political than a social one. Solomon’s continuation of the alliance is woven into the deals made between them for the construction of the temple.
