5:7 When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The Lord is worthy of praise today because he 1 has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.” 5:8 Hiram then sent this message to Solomon: “I received 2 the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need. 3
1 tn Or “Blessed be the
2 tn Heb “heard.”
3 tn Heb “I will satisfy all your desire with respect to cedar wood and with respect to the wood of evergreens.”