1 Kings 5:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

These officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table, each during his assigned month, without fail.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the LORD today, who has given David a wise son over this great people.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when Hiram{H2438} heard{H8085} the words{H1697} of Solomon,{H8010} that he rejoiced{H8055} greatly,{H3966} and said,{H559} Blessed{H1288} be Jehovah{H3068} this day,{H3117} who hath given{H5414} unto David{H1732} a wise{H2450} son{H1121} over this great{H7227} people.{H5971}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when Hiram{H2438} heard{H8085}{(H8800)} the words{H1697} of Solomon{H8010}, that he rejoiced{H8055}{(H8799)} greatly{H3966}, and said{H559}{(H8799)}, Blessed{H1288}{(H8803)} be the LORD{H3068} this day{H3117}, which hath given{H5414}{(H8804)} unto David{H1732} a wise{H2450} son{H1121} over this great{H7227} people{H5971}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Whan Hiram herde the wordes of Salomon, he was very glad, and sayde: Praysed be the LORDE this daye, which hath geuen Dauid a wyse sonne ouer this greate people.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when Hiram heard the wordes of Salomon, he reioyced greatly, and sayde, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath giuen vnto Dauid a wise sonne ouer this mightie people.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And it came to passe, when Hiram heard ye wordes of Solomo, he reioysed greatly, & said: Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath geuen vnto Dauid a wyse sonne ouer this mightie people.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Yahweh this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And these words of Solomon made Hiram glad, and he said, Now may the Lord be praised who has given to David a wise son to be king over this great people.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said,“The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 33:5 : 5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, 'Who are these with you?' Jacob replied, 'They are the children whom God has graciously given to your servant.'
  • 1 Kgs 1:48 : 48 And the king said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has allowed one of my descendants to sit on my throne today, and my own eyes have seen it.'"
  • 1 Kgs 3:9 : 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between good and evil, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?
  • 1 Kgs 10:9 : 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 uphold justice and righteousness.
  • 2 Chr 2:11-12 : 11 Hiram said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself." 12 Now I have sent you a skilled and insightful craftsman, Huram-Abi.
  • 2 Chr 9:7-8 : 7 How blessed are your men, and how blessed are these servants who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 8 May the LORD your God be praised! He delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king for the LORD your God. Because of His love for Israel and His desire to uphold them forever, He has made you king over them to govern with justice and righteousness.
  • Ps 122:6-7 : 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you prosper.' 7 May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your citadels.
  • Ps 137:6 : 6 Let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not set Jerusalem above my greatest joy.
  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.
  • Prov 13:1 : 1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.
  • Prov 15:20 : 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
  • Prov 23:24 : 24 The father of a righteous child will greatly rejoice; a man who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
  • Isa 8:18 : 18 Here I am, along with the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
  • Isa 9:6 : 6 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 84%

    11 Hiram said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself."

    12 Now I have sent you a skilled and insightful craftsman, Huram-Abi.

    13 He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is knowledgeable in working with gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, and wood, as well as with purple, blue, fine linen, and crimson. He is skilled in engraving all kinds of designs and can work with your craftsmen and the craftsmen of my lord David, your father.

  • 1 Kgs 5:1-2
    2 verses
    82%

    1 Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and up to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

    2 Solomon's daily provisions were thirty measures of the finest flour and sixty measures of regular flour.

  • 8 They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the proper places, each officer according to his duty.

  • 78%

    10 Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt.

    11 He was wiser than any other man, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. His fame spread to all the surrounding nations.

    12 He spoke three thousand proverbs and composed one thousand five songs.

  • 6 Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots and twelve thousand horsemen.

  • 13 King Solomon sent for Hiram from Tyre.

  • 75%

    11 Hiram, king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.

    12 Then David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 8 Solomon replied to God, "You have shown great lovingkindness to my father David and have made me king in his place.

  • 3 "I am now building a house in honor of the name of the LORD my God. It will be dedicated to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, arranging the bread of presence continuously, and offering burnt offerings every morning and evening, on Sabbaths, new moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for Israel forever."

  • 6 Solomon replied, "You have shown great lovingkindness to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. You have continued this great kindness to him by giving him a son to sit on his throne this day."

  • 1 King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar wood, stonemasons, and carpenters to build him a palace.

  • 4 He said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and has fulfilled it with His hands, saying:

  • 1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

  • 74%

    11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—

    12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."

  • 74%

    47 The king's servants have also come to bless our lord King David, saying, 'May your God make Solomon's name more famous than yours and his throne greater than yours!' And the king bowed on his bed in worship.

    48 And the king said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has allowed one of my descendants to sit on my throne today, and my own eyes have seen it.'"

  • 26 There was great joy in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened in Jerusalem since the days of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

  • 27 Hiram sent his servants, experienced sailors, who knew the sea, to work with Solomon's servants on the fleet.

  • 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.

  • 25 The LORD greatly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and gave him royal majesty greater than that of any king before him in Israel.

  • 15 He said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who spoke with His mouth to my father David and with His hand has fulfilled it, saying:'

  • 73%

    22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    23 All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

  • 11 Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

  • 11 King Hiram of Tyre had supplied Solomon with cedar, juniper wood, and gold, according to all his desire. King Solomon then gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.

  • 1 Kgs 10:8-9
    2 verses
    72%

    8 How happy your people must be! How blessed your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

    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 uphold justice and righteousness.

  • 72%

    23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

  • 1 Then King David said to the entire assembly, "My son Solomon, the one chosen by God, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great because this temple is not for man but for the LORD God."

  • 23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him.

  • 5 Of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD’s kingdom over Israel.

  • 2 Chr 9:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7 How blessed are your men, and how blessed are these servants who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

    8 May the LORD your God be praised! He delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king for the LORD your God. Because of His love for Israel and His desire to uphold them forever, He has made you king over them to govern with justice and righteousness.

  • 37 Just as the LORD was with my lord the king, so may He be with Solomon and make his throne even greater than the throne of my lord King David."

  • 12 behold, I have done what you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

  • 4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

  • 45 'But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.'

  • 3 When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house he had built,

  • 18 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.

  • 27 Blessed be the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord in Jerusalem.

  • 9 I will give your servants, the woodcutters who cut the timber, twenty thousand cors of crushed wheat, twenty thousand cors of barley, twenty thousand gallons of wine, and twenty thousand gallons of oil.