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1 Kings 5:2 net — Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:

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"Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:"

— 1 Kings 5:2, NET Bible

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1 Kings 5 — Context

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Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple(5:15) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place.(Hiram had always been an ally of David.)

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Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:

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“You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the LORD his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the LORD subdued his enemies.

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But now the LORD my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.

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So I have decided to build a temple to honor the LORD my God, as the LORD instructed my father David,‘Your son, whom I will put on your throne in your place, is the one who will build a temple to honor me.’

1 Kings 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 5:2 say?
1 Kings 5:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:”
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 (NET): “Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:” 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.
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