¹¹ Then King Huram of Tyre answered by letter to Solomon, “The Lord has made you king over His people because He loves them.” ¹² Then Huram said, “Honor and thanks be to the Lord, the God of Israel. He has made heaven and earth. And He has given King David a wise son. Wisdom and understanding have been given to David’s son who will build a house for the Lord and a king’s house for himself. ¹³ Now I am sending Huram-abi, an able man of understanding.