1 Kings 5:2 nasb — Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,

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"Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,"

— 1 Kings 5:2, NASB

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KJV
“And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,”
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ASV
“And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, ”
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WEB
“Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,”
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NET
“Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:”
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“Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:”
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BBE
“And Solomon sent back word to Hiram, saying,”
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“And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,”
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1 Kings 5 — Context

Now 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.

Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,

"You know that David my father was unable to build a house for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

"But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.

"Behold, I intend to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father, saying, 'Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place, he will build the house for My name.'

1 Kings 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 5:2 say?

1 Kings 5:2 in the NASB reads: “Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,”

Where is 1 Kings 5:2 in the Bible?

1 Kings 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 2.

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 5:2.

What translation should I read 1 Kings 5:2 in?

1 Kings 5:2 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 5:2?

1 Kings 5:2 reads (NASB): “Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,” 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.

1 Kings 5:2 nasb — Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,

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