Parallel Verses New International Version When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was greatly pleased and said, "Praise be to the LORD today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation." King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And it came to pass when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people. World English Bible It happened, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, "Blessed is Yahweh this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people." Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass at Hiram's hearing the words of Solomon, that he rejoiceth exceedingly, and saith, 'Blessed is Jehovah to-day, who hath given to David a wise son over this numerous people.' 1 Kings 5:7 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBlessed be the Lord this day - From this, and indeed from every part of Hiram's conduct, it is evident that he was a worshipper of the true God; unless, as was the case with many of the heathens, he supposed that every country had its own god, and every god his own country, and he thanked the God of Israel that he had given so wise a prince to govern those whom he considered his friends and allies: but the first opinion seems to be the most correct. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Blessed Psalm 122:6,7 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you... which hath a wise sone Proverbs 13:1 A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother. Library Great Preparations for a Great Work'And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. 2. And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, 3. Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the Lord his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet. 4. But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Cross References 1 Kings 5:6 "So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians." 1 Kings 5:8 So Hiram sent word to Solomon: "I have received the message you sent me and will do all you want in providing the cedar and juniper logs. 1 Kings 10:9 Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD's eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness." Jump to Previous Blessed David Glad Great Greatly Heard Hiram Message Pleased Praise Praised Rejoiced Rule Solomon Solomon's Today Wise WordsJump to Next Blessed David Glad Great Greatly Heard Hiram Message Pleased Praise Praised Rejoiced Rule Solomon Solomon's Today Wise WordsLinks 1 Kings 5:7 NIV1 Kings 5:7 NLT 1 Kings 5:7 ESV 1 Kings 5:7 NASB 1 Kings 5:7 KJV 1 Kings 5:7 Bible Apps 1 Kings 5:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 5:7 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 5:7 French Bible 1 Kings 5:7 German Bible 1 Kings 5:7 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |