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1 Kings 5:2

1 Kings 5:2
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Solomon sent to Hiram,.... A letter, either by the hand of his ambassadors when they returned, as Kimchi thinks, or by ambassadors Solomon sent on purpose. Josephus (w) appeals to the Tyrian…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Solomon sent to Hiram - Made an interchange of ambassadors and friendly greetings. Josephus tells us that the correspondence between Hiram and Solomon was preserved in the archives of the Tyrians even…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 5:1-9

We have here an account of the amicable correspondence between Solomon and Hiram. Tyre was a famous trading city, that lay close upon the sea, in the border of Israel; its inhabitants (as should seem)…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Solomon sent to Hiram Josephus (l. c.) says that the message was by letter, as was also Hiram's answer. That Hiram wrote his reply is mentioned 2Ch 2:11. Josephus also states that copies of these two…

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