⁶ Now then, issue orders that they cut ^(A)cedars from Lebanon for me, and my servants will be with your servants; and I will give you wages for your servants in accordance with all that you say, for you yourself know that there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.”

⁷ When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he greatly rejoiced; and he said, “Blessed be the Lord today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.” ⁸ So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and juniper timber. ⁹ My servants will bring the timbers down from Lebanon to the sea; and I will have them made into rafts to go by sea ^(B)to the place where you ^[a]direct me, and I will have them broken up there, and you will carry them away. Then ^(C)you shall do what I wish, by giving food to my household.” ¹⁰ So ^[b]Hiram ^[c]gave Solomon all that he wished of the cedar and juniper timber.