1 Kings 5:8 net — Hiram then sent this message to Solomon:“I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and ever…

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"Hiram then sent this message to Solomon:“I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need."

— 1 Kings 5:8, NET Bible

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1 Kings 5 — Context

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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.’

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So now order some cedars of Lebanon to be cut for me. My servants will work with your servants. I will pay your servants whatever you say is appropriate, for you know that we have no one among us who knows how to cut down trees like the Sidonians.”

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When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said,“The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

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Hiram then sent this message to Solomon:“I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need.

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My servants will bring the timber down from Lebanon to the sea. I will send it by sea in raft-like bundles to the place you designate. There I will separate the logs and you can carry them away. In exchange you will supply the food I need for my royal court.”

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So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,

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and Solomon supplied Hiram annually with 20,000 cors of wheat as provision for his royal court, as well as 120,000 gallons of pure olive oil.

1 Kings 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 5:8 say?
1 Kings 5:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Hiram then sent this message to Solomon:“I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need.”
Where is 1 Kings 5:8 in the Bible?
1 Kings 5:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 5:8 in?
1 Kings 5:8 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 5:8?
1 Kings 5:8 reads (NET): “Hiram then sent this message to Solomon:“I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need.” 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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