1 Kings 5:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ “The Lord ·promised [^Ltold] my father David, ‘I will ·make your son king after you [^Lput your son on the throne in your place], and he will build ·a temple for worshiping me [^Lthe house/temple for my name].’ Now, I plan to build ·that temple for worshiping [^La house for the name of] the Lord my God. ⁶ So ·send your men [command them] to cut down cedar trees for me from Lebanon. My servants will work with yours, and I will pay them whatever wages you decide. We don’t have anyone who can cut down ·trees [timber] as well as the people of Sidon.”

⁷ When Hiram heard what Solomon asked, he ·was very happy [rejoiced greatly]. He said, “·Praise [Blessed be] the Lord today! He has given David a wise son to rule over this great ·nation [people]!”