1 Kings 5:8
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.
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Gill's Exposition
And Hiram sent to Solomon,.... A letter to him, to the following purpose:
saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for; whether he could, and whether it was fitting he should…
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
and Hiram sent to Solomon The Chronicler says he answered in writing.
I have consideredthe things which thou sentest to mefor] More literally (see R.V.): -I have heard the message which thou sentest…
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