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And now command, and let cut wood for me out of Libanus: and, behold, my servants with thy servants, and I will give thee the wages of thy service, according to all that thou shalt say, because thou knowest that we have no one skilled in cutting timber like the Sidonians.
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And it came to pass, as soon as Chiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed God to-day, who has given to David a wise son over this numerous people.
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And he sent to Solomon, saying, I have listened concerning all that thou hast sent to me for: I will do all thy will: timber of cedar and fir,
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my servants shall bring them down from Libanus to the sea: I will form them rafts, to the place which thou shalt send to me ; and I will land them there, and thou shalt take up: and thou shalt do my will, in giving bread to my household.
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So Chiram gave to Solomon cedars, and fir trees, and all his desire.