Previous

1 Kings 5:11

Next

1 Kings 5:13

1 Kings 5:12 nasb — The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of…

NASB

"The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant."

— 1 Kings 5:12, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Kings 5:12 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

1 Kings 5 — Context

9

"My servants will bring them down from Lebanon to the sea; and I will make them into rafts to go by sea to the place where you direct me, and I will have them broken up there, and you shall carry them away. Then you shall accomplish my desire by giving food to my household."

10

So Hiram gave Solomon as much as he desired of the cedar and cypress timber.

11

Solomon then gave Hiram 20,kors of wheat as food for his household, and twenty kors of beaten oil; thus Solomon would give Hiram year by year.

12

The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

13

Now King Solomon levied forced laborers from all Israel; and the forced laborers numbered 30,men.

14

He sent them to Lebanon, 10,a month in relays; they were in Lebanon a month and two months at home. And Adoniram was over the forced laborers.

15

Now Solomon had 70,transporters, and 80,000 hewers of stone in the mountains,

1 Kings 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 5:12 say?
1 Kings 5:12 in the NASB reads: “The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.”
Where is 1 Kings 5:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 5:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 5:12 in?
1 Kings 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 5:12?
1 Kings 5:12 reads (NASB): “The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service
(Night)

Choose Theme

Transform your experience with 32 beautiful themes

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2

32 themes available