2 Chronicles 2:11

11 Hiram king of Tyre wrote Solomon in reply: "It's plain that God loves his people - he made you king over them!"

2 Chronicles 2:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 2:11

Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he
sent to Solomon
In which letter he told him he had considered the contents of his, and would grant him all that he desired, see ( 1 Kings 5:8 )

because the Lord hath loved his people; he hath made thee king over
them;
which are much the same words the queen of Sheba said to Solomon, (See Gill on 1 Kings 10:9).

2 Chronicles 2:11 In-Context

9 to cut plenty of timber - I'm going to need a lot, for this house I'm building is going to be absolutely stunning - a showcase temple!
10 I'll provide all the food necessary for your crew of lumberjacks and loggers: 130,000 bushels of wheat, 120,000 gallons of wine, and 120,000 gallons of olive oil."
11 Hiram king of Tyre wrote Solomon in reply: "It's plain that God loves his people - he made you king over them!"
12 He wrote on, "Blessed be the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, and who gave King David a son so wise, so knowledgeable and shrewd, to build a temple for God and a palace for himself.
13 I've sent you Huram-Abi - he's already on his way - he knows the construction business inside and out.
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