1 Kings 9:11 Meaning and Explanation
“(Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.”
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Read Full Chapter →In return for Hiram's supply of timber and gold, Solomon gives the king of Tyre twenty cities in Galilee.
What Does 1 Kings 9:11 Mean?
The text recalls the partnership between Solomon and Hiram, king of Tyre, who had supplied cedar and fir timber along with gold for the building projects. In repayment for this generous aid, Solomon now gives Hiram twenty cities in the region of Galilee.
This exchange shows the practical alliances of the ancient world and the cost of Solomon's vast enterprises. Even the wealthiest king relied on the help of others and settled his accounts in turn. The detail reminds us that the kingdom's splendor rested on real labor, real resources, and real relationships between peoples.
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What does 1 Kings 9:11 mean?
In return for Hiram's supply of timber and gold, Solomon gives the king of Tyre twenty cities in Galilee.