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Huram’s Reply

11 Huram king of Tyre sent a letter to Solomon which said:

Because of the love of the Lord for his people, he has made you king over them.

12 Huram also said:

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth. He has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the Lord and a house for his kingdom.

13 Now I have sent a skilled man who has expertise, Huram Abi,

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11 Hiram king of Tyre replied by letter to Solomon:

“Because the Lord loves(A) his people, he has made you their king.”

12 And Hiram added:

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth!(B) He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the Lord and a palace for himself.

13 “I am sending you Huram-Abi,(C) a man of great skill,

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