1Ki 5:10 | MHM | STEP | The Building Begins: Solomon and Hiram's Agreement Fulfilled This passage describes how Solomon and Hiram kept their promises to each other. Their fair dealings and cooperation helped make the building of the temple possible. It also shows how Solomon organized the work and made sure everything was done with care and excellence, especially for the foundation of the temple. v. 10–11 : Hiram delivered the cedar and other timber to Solomon, just as he had promised (1 Kings 5:10 ). Solomon, in return, sent Hiram the food he had agreed to give (1 Kings 5:11 ). Both kings acted with justice and kept their word, showing the importance of fairness in every agreement (Deuteronomy 16:20 ).

‏ 1 Kings 5:10

The Building Begins: Solomon and Hiram's Agreement Fulfilled

This passage describes how Solomon and Hiram kept their promises to each other. Their fair dealings and cooperation helped make the building of the temple possible. It also shows how Solomon organized the work and made sure everything was done with care and excellence, especially for the foundation of the temple.

v. 10–11: Hiram delivered the cedar and other timber to Solomon, just as he had promised (1 Kings 5:10 ^a). Solomon, in return, sent Hiram the food he had agreed to give (1 Kings 5:11 ^b). Both kings acted with justice and kept their word, showing the importance of fairness in every agreement (Deuteronomy 16:20 ^c).