2 Chronicles 2:11-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hiram’s Reply
11 Then King Hiram of Tyre wrote a letter[a] and sent it to Solomon:
Because the Lord loves His people, He set you over them as king.(A)
12 Hiram also said:
May the Lord God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth,(B) be praised! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding,(C) who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.(D) 13 I have now sent Huram-abi,[b] a skillful man who has understanding.(E)
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 2:11 Lit Tyre said in writing
- 2 Chronicles 2:13 Lit Huram my father
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
New International Version
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:
2 Chronicles 2:11-13
King James Version
11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.
12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,
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2 Chronicles 2:11-13
New King James Version
11 Then Hiram king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon:
(A)Because the Lord loves His people, He has made you king over them.
12 [a]Hiram also said:
(B)Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, (C)who made heaven and earth, for He has given King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal house for himself!
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 2:12 Heb. Huram; cf. 1 Kin. 5:1
- 2 Chronicles 2:13 Hiram, 1 Kin. 7:13
- 2 Chronicles 2:13 Lit. father, 1 Kin. 7:13, 14
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