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2 Chronicles 2:11

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11 Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in a letter that he sent to Solomon, 1"Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you king over them."
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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).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

2 Chronicles 2:11 In-Context

9 to prepare timber for me in abundance, for the house I am to build will be great and wonderful.
10 I will give for your servants, the woodsmen who cut timber, 20,000 cors of crushed wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of oil."
11 Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in a letter that he sent to Solomon, "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you king over them."
12 Hiram also said, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
13 "Now I have sent a skilled man, who has understanding, Huram-abi,

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 9:8; 1 Kings 10:9
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