1 Kings 5:6-8

New International Reader's Version

⁶ “So give your men orders to cut down cedar trees in Lebanon for me. My men will work with yours. I’ll pay you for your men’s work. I’ll pay any amount you decide on. As you know, we don’t have anyone as skilled in cutting down trees as the men of Sidon are.”

⁷ When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very pleased. He said, “May the Lord be praised today. He has given David a wise son to rule over that great nation.”

⁸ So Hiram sent a message to Solomon. Hiram said,

“I have received the message you sent me. I’ll do everything you want me to. I’ll provide the cedar and juniper logs.