Thematic Bible
1 Kings 5:1 (show verse)
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
Ambassadors » And solomon
David » King of israel » Friendship of, with hiram, king of tyre
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » David and hiram
Hiram » Or huram, king of tyre
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Ambassadors
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Tyre » David and solomon formed alliances with
Tyre » Governed by kings
Tyre » Kingdom of » Hiram, king of
David » King of israel » Friendship of, with hiram, king of tyre
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » David and hiram
Hiram » Or huram, king of tyre
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Ambassadors
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Tyre » David and solomon formed alliances with
Tyre » Governed by kings
Tyre » Kingdom of » Hiram, king of
1 Kings 5:2 (show verse)
Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,
1 Kings 5:3 (show verse)
“You know that David my father could not build a house (temple) for the Name (Presence) of the Lord his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Feet » Parts of, mentioned in scripture » Sole
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Feet » Parts of, mentioned in scripture » Sole
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:4 (show verse)
But now that the Lord my God has given me rest [from war] on every side, there is neither adversary nor misfortune [confronting me].
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Liberality » Instances of » Solomon
Nation » Periods of peace in the history of israel
Peace » Social » Periods of peace in the history of israel
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Liberality » Instances of » Solomon
Nation » Periods of peace in the history of israel
Peace » Social » Periods of peace in the history of israel
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:5 (show verse)
Behold, I intend to build a house (temple) to the Name of the Lord my God, just as the Lord said to my father David: ‘Your son whom I will put on your throne in your place shall build the house for My Name and Presence.’
Cedars » Used in » Building temples
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Wood for solomon's temple
Liberality » Instances of » Solomon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Worship » Temples » Solomon's
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Wood for solomon's temple
Liberality » Instances of » Solomon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Worship » Temples » Solomon's
1 Kings 5:6 (show verse)
So now, command that they cut cedar trees from Lebanon for me, and my servants will join your servants, and I will give you whatever wages you set for your servants. For you know that there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the men of Sidon.”
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Commerce » Tyrians
Commerce » Articles of » Timber
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Wood for solomon's temple
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » The inhabitants of, contributed cedar for the first and second temple
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Supplied » Stones and timber for building the temple, &c
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Commerce » Tyrians
Commerce » Articles of » Timber
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Wood for solomon's temple
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » The inhabitants of, contributed cedar for the first and second temple
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Supplied » Stones and timber for building the temple, &c
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:7 (show verse)
When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the Lord this day, who has given David a wise son [to be king] over this great people.”
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:8 (show verse)
So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent to me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and cypress timber.
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Church and state » State superior to religion » Solomon » Building » Temple
Commerce » The barter of one commodity for another
Commerce » Articles of » Timber
Contracts » Examples of
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Church and state » State superior to religion » Solomon » Building » Temple
Commerce » The barter of one commodity for another
Commerce » Articles of » Timber
Contracts » Examples of
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Forests » Supplied timber for building
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:9 (show verse)
My servants will bring the logs down from Lebanon to the [Mediterranean] sea, and I will have them made into rafts to go by sea to the place (port) that you direct me; then I will have them broken up there, and you shall carry them away. Then you shall return the favor by providing food for my household.”
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Supplied » Stones and timber for building the temple, &c
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Supplied » Stones and timber for building the temple, &c
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:10 (show verse)
So Hiram gave Solomon all the cedar and cypress timber he desired,
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Barter
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Cedars » Extensive commerce in
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Trees » Varieties » Fir
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Barter
Cedar » Furnished by hiram, king of tyre, for solomon's temple
Cedars » Extensive commerce in
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Trees » Varieties » Fir
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
1 Kings 5:11 (show verse)
and Solomon gave Hiram 20,000 kors of wheat as food for his household, and 20 kors of pure [olive] oil. Solomon gave all these to Hiram each year.
Agriculture or husbandry » Produce of, exported
Bread » Made of wheat flour
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Cedars » Extensive commerce in
Commerce » Articles of » Corn
Commerce » Articles of » Oil
Commerce » The barter of one commodity for another
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Cor » Rendered measure in
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Oil » Exported
Oil » Sold by measure
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Wheat » A grain
Wheat » Grown in palestine
Bread » Made of wheat flour
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Cedars » Extensive commerce in
Commerce » Articles of » Corn
Commerce » Articles of » Oil
Commerce » The barter of one commodity for another
Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Between solomon and hiram
Cor » Rendered measure in
Covenants » Designed for » Promoting commerce
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Oil » Exported
Oil » Sold by measure
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Tyre » Kingdom of » Men and materials sent from, to solomon, for the erection of the temple and his castles
Wheat » A grain
Wheat » Grown in palestine
1 Kings 5:12 (show verse)
The Lord gave Solomon wisdom, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
Alliances » Instances of » Solomon and hiram
Covenant » Between men
Covenants » Between men
Covenants » The jews » Frequently made with other nations
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Wisdom » Of solomon
Covenant » Between men
Covenants » Between men
Covenants » The jews » Frequently made with other nations
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Contracted with hiram for wood, stone, and labor
Treaty » Reciprocity
Wisdom » Of solomon
1 Kings 5:13 (show verse)
King Solomon levied forced laborers from all Israel; and the forced laborers numbered 30,000 men.
1 Kings 5:14 (show verse)
He sent them to Lebanon, 10,000 a month in shifts; one month they were in Lebanon and two months at home. Adoniram was in charge of the forced laborers.
adoniram » Also called adoram, a tax gatherer
Hadoram » Chief officer of the tribute under rehoboam » Probably identical with adoniram of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Mountain
Lebanon » Furnished » Stones for solomon's temple
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Mountains » Abounded with » Stone for building
Temple » Solomon's » Solomon drafts men for the building of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Employed thirty thousand israelites in the work
Hadoram » Chief officer of the tribute under rehoboam » Probably identical with adoniram of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Mountain
Lebanon » Furnished » Stones for solomon's temple
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Mountains » Abounded with » Stone for building
Temple » Solomon's » Solomon drafts men for the building of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
The First Temple » Solomon » Employed thirty thousand israelites in the work
1 Kings 5:15 (show verse)
Solomon had 70,000 burden bearers (transporters) and 80,000 stonemasons in the hill country [of Judah],
1 Kings 5:16 (show verse)
besides Solomon’s 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and who were in charge of the people doing the work.
1 Kings 5:17 (show verse)
The king gave orders, and they quarried great stones, valuable stones, to lay the foundation of the house (temple) with cut stones.
Foundation » Described as » Of stone
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Mountains » Abounded with » Stone for building
Stones » Hewn (cut)
Stones » Temple built of
Stones » Great, in solomon's temple
Temple » Solomon's » Foundations of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials prepared for
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Mountains » Abounded with » Stone for building
Stones » Hewn (cut)
Stones » Temple built of
Stones » Great, in solomon's temple
Temple » Solomon's » Foundations of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials prepared for
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
1 Kings 5:18 (show verse)
So Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders and the men of Gebal cut and chiseled the stones, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house (temple).
Gebal » A city » A city south of sidon » People of, work for solomon
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Stones for solomon's temple
Stones » Temple built of
Stones » Hewers (stone-cutters) of
Stones » Great, in solomon's temple
Temple » Solomon's » Foundations of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials prepared for
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Lebanon » Furnished » Stones for solomon's temple
Stones » Temple built of
Stones » Hewers (stone-cutters) of
Stones » Great, in solomon's temple
Temple » Solomon's » Foundations of
Temple » Solomon's » Materials prepared for
Temple » Solomon's » Materials for, furnished by hiram