1 Kings 9:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.”
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Read Full Chapter →Disappointed, Hiram questions the gift and names the region Cabul, a name that stuck.
What Does 1 Kings 9:13 Mean?
Hiram voices his displeasure, calling Solomon 'my brother,' a term of alliance, even as he questions what sort of cities these are. He names the territory 'the land of Cabul,' a name that endured to the writer's own day.
Though Hiram speaks plainly, he still calls Solomon his brother, keeping the bond of friendship even amid disappointment. The naming preserves the memory of the moment, a small human detail woven into the record. Even between kings, relationships hold expectations, candor, and the work of keeping peace despite friction.
1 Kings 9:13 in the Original Language
Kabul (כָּבוּל), 'Cabul' -- a place name preserved as a lasting mark of Hiram's response to the gift.
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What does 1 Kings 9:13 mean?
Disappointed, Hiram questions the gift and names the region Cabul, a name that stuck.