2 Chronicles 2:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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."

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then Huram, the king of Tyre, answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD has loved his people, he has made you king over them.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then Huram{H2361} the king{H4428} of Tyre{H6865} answered{H559} in writing,{H3791} which he sent{H7971} to Solomon,{H8010} Because Jehovah{H3068} loveth{H160} his people,{H5971} he hath made{H5414} thee king{H4428} over them.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then Huram{H2361} the king{H4428} of Tyre{H6865} answered{H559}{(H8799)} in writing{H3791}, which he sent{H7971}{(H8799)} to Solomon{H8010}, Because the LORD{H3068} hath loved{H160} his people{H5971}, he hath made{H5414}{(H8804)} thee king{H4428} over them.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then sayde Hiram the kynge of Tyre by wrytinge, and sent it vnto Salomon: Because the LORDE loueth his people, therfore hath he made ye to be kynge ouer them.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then Huram King of Tyrus answered in writing which he sent to Salomon, Because the Lorde hath loued his people, he hath made thee King ouer them.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Hiram ye king of Tyre aunswered in writing, whiche he sent to Solomon: Because the Lorde hath loued his people, therefore hath he made thee king ouer them.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Yahweh loves his people, he has made you king over them.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Huram king of Tyre saith in writing, and sendeth unto Solomon: `In the love of Jehovah to His people He hath given thee king over them.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then Huram, king of Tyre, sent Solomon an answer in writing, saying, Because of his love for his people the Lord has made you king over them.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, "Because Yahweh loves his people, he has made you king over them."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    King Huram of Tyre sent this letter to Solomon:“Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king.”

Referenced Verses

  • 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 9:8 : 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 72:17 : 17 May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his name be continued. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
  • Deut 7:7-8 : 7 The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your ancestors, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 2:12-14
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    84%

    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.

    14 Now, let my lord send the wheat, barley, oil, and wine that he has promised to his servants.

  • 1 Kgs 5:6-8
    3 verses
    80%

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

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

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

  • 1 Kgs 5:1-2
    2 verses
    79%

    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.

  • 2 Chr 2:3
    77%

    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."

  • 1 Kgs 10:9
    76%

    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 9:8
    75%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 7:13
    74%

    13 King Solomon sent for Hiram from Tyre.

  • 2 Chr 1:8-9
    2 verses
    73%

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

    9 Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.

  • 1 Kgs 5:10-12
    3 verses
    72%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 9:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    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.

    12 But when Hiram came from Tyre to see the cities Solomon had given him, they did not please him.

  • 2 Sam 5:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    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.

  • 2 Chr 2:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    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.

    10 Hiram, king of Tyre, replied in writing and sent it to Solomon: "Because of the LORD's love for His people, He has made you their king."

  • 1 Chr 14:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

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

    2 David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.

  • 2 Chr 8:2
    71%

    2 he rebuilt the cities that Huram had given to him and settled the people of Israel in them.

  • 2 Chr 1:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    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."

  • 1 Kgs 3:6
    71%

    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 Kgs 6:11
    71%

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

  • 1 Chr 28:5
    70%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 9:27
    70%

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

  • 2 Chr 1:1
    70%

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

  • 1 Kgs 11:2
    70%

    2 These were from nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, 'You must not intermarry with them, and they must not intermarry with you, for they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.' Nevertheless, Solomon clung to them in love.

  • 1 Chr 29:25
    70%

    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.

  • 1 Chr 29:23
    70%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 3:10
    70%

    10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.

  • 2 Chr 4:11
    69%

    11 Huram also made the pots, shovels, and basins. So Huram finished the work he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God.

  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24
    2 verses
    69%

    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 Kgs 8:23
    69%

    23 He said: 'LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below—keeping Your covenant and showing steadfast love to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart.'

  • 1 Kgs 1:37
    69%

    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."

  • 2 Chr 9:23
    69%

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

  • 2 Chr 2:1
    68%

    1 Solomon assigned seventy thousand men to carry burdens, eighty thousand men to cut stone in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred supervisors to oversee them.

  • 1 Kgs 1:35
    68%

    35 You are to go up with him, and he is to sit on my throne and reign in my place. I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.'

  • 1 Chr 29:1
    68%

    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."

  • 2 Chr 6:4
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    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 Kgs 11:11
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    11 So the LORD said to Solomon, 'Since this is your attitude and you have not kept My covenant and decrees, which I commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your subordinates.'

  • 1 Chr 22:6
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    6 Then he called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 2:45
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    45 'But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.'