1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father: for Hiram was always a lover of David.
2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
3 You know how that David my father could not build a house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor misfortune.
5 And, behold, I purpose to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke unto David my father, saying,
6 Now therefore command you that they cut me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with your servants: and unto you will I give wages for your servants according to all that you shall appoint: for you know that there is not among us any that has skill to cut timber like unto the Sidonians.