Bible Verses About "Who Was Hiram King of Tyre in the Bible"
Hiram was the king of Tyre who provided cedar, craftsmen, and gold for David's palace and Solomon's temple, forming an alliance with Israel.
Hiram was the king of Tyre who provided cedar, craftsmen, and gold for David's palace and Solomon's temple, forming an alliance with Israel.
"And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house." — 2 Samuel 5:11 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Hiram King of Tyre in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house."
"And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people. And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir."
"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."
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