2 Chronicles 2:11

11 King Hiram sent this letter of reply to Solomon: “It is because the LORD loves his people that he has made you their king!

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 An immense amount of timber will be needed, for the Temple I am going to build will be very large and magnificent.

10 In payment for your woodcutters, I will send 100,000 bushels of crushed wheat, 100,000 bushels of barley, 110,000 gallons of wine, and 110,000 gallons of olive oil. ”

11 King Hiram sent this letter of reply to Solomon: “It is because the LORD loves his people that he has made you their king!

12 Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

13 “I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented.