1 Raja-raja 5:6-8

5:6 So now order some cedars of Lebanon to be cut for me. My servants will work with your servants. I will pay your servants whatever you say is appropriate, for you know that we have no one among us who knows how to cut down trees like the Sidonians.”

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 

[5:7]  ¹ tn Or “Blessed be the Lord today, who….”

[5:8]  ² tn Heb “heard.”

[5:8]  ³ tn Heb “I will satisfy all your desire with respect to cedar wood and with respect to the wood of evergreens.”