1 Kings 5:7
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon,.... The letter read he sent him:
that he rejoiced greatly;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Blessed be the Lord this day - From this, and indeed from every part of Hiram's conduct, it is evident that he was a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 5:1-9
We have here an account of the amicable correspondence between Solomon and Hiram. Tyre was a famous trading city, that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he rejoiced greatly For the alliance thus offered to him was that of the mightiest prince of all those round…
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