1 Kings 7:13 net — Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.

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"Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre."

— 1 Kings 7:13, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

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The foundation was made of large valuable stones, measuring either 15 feet or 12 feet.

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Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar.

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Around the great courtyard were three rows of chiseled stones and one row of cedar beams, like the inner courtyard of the LORD’s temple and the hall of the palace.

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Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.

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He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. He had the skill and knowledge to make all kinds of works of bronze. He reported to King Solomon and did all the work he was assigned.

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He fashioned two bronze pillars; each pillar was 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference.

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He made two bronze tops for the pillars; each was seven-and-a-half feet high.

1 Kings 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:13 say?
1 Kings 7:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:13 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 13.
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 7:13.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:13 in?
1 Kings 7:13 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 7:13?
1 Kings 7:13 reads (NET): “Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.” 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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