1 Kings 5:12
New International Version
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised him. There were peaceful relations between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

New Living Translation
So the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace.

English Standard Version
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

King James Bible
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

New King James Version
So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

NASB 1995
The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

NASB 1977
And the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Yahweh gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them cut a covenant.

Amplified Bible
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD kept his promise and made Solomon wise. Hiram and Solomon signed a treaty and never went to war against each other.

English Revised Version
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom as he had promised. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with one another.

Good News Translation
The LORD kept his promise and gave Solomon wisdom. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with each other.

International Standard Version
The LORD continued giving Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised, and Hiram and Solomon entered into a peace treaty between themselves.

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

NET Bible
So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and the two of them made a covenant.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

World English Bible
Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH has given wisdom to Solomon as He spoke to him, and there is peace between Hiram and Solomon, and both of them make a covenant.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah hath given wisdom to Solomon as He spake to him, and there is peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they make a covenant both of them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah gave wisdom to Solomon, as he spake to him: and peace will be between Hiram and between Solomon; and they two will cut out a covenant.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he said to him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two struck a pact.

New American Bible
The LORD gave Solomon wisdom as he promised him. So there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant.

New Revised Standard Version
So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and the two of them made a treaty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon always, and they two made a league together.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH gave to Solomon wisdom as he had said to him, and there was peace between Khiram and the house of Solomon all their days and they both established a covenant.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon as he promised him; and there was peace between Chiram and Solomon, and they made a covenant between them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hiram's Reply
11and year after year Solomon would provide Hiram with 20,000 cors of wheat as food for his household, as well as 20,000 baths of pure olive oil. 12And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

Cross References
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

2 Chronicles 1:10-12
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

Ecclesiastes 2:26
To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Kings 3:12
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.

1 Kings 4:29-30
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

2 Chronicles 9:23
All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

as he promised them

1 Kings 3:12
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

2 Chronicles 1:12
Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

they two

1 Kings 15:19
There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

Genesis 21:32
Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.

Amos 1:9
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:

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And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him.
This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, as seen in 1 Kings 3:12, where God grants Solomon unparalleled wisdom. This divine wisdom is a key theme in Solomon's reign, enabling him to govern Israel effectively and build the temple. The wisdom given to Solomon is not merely intellectual but encompasses moral and spiritual discernment, reflecting the biblical principle that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). Solomon's wisdom is a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24).

There was peace between Hiram and Solomon,
The peace between Hiram, king of Tyre, and Solomon is significant in the context of ancient Near Eastern politics. Tyre was a powerful Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and valuable resources, particularly cedar wood. The peaceful relations allowed Solomon to acquire materials and labor for the construction of the temple, fulfilling David's vision (1 Chronicles 22:4). This peace is a reflection of Solomon's wise diplomacy and God's favor, as peace is often seen as a blessing from God (Psalm 29:11).

and the two of them made a treaty.
The treaty between Hiram and Solomon is an example of a suzerain-vassal relationship common in the ancient Near East, where a stronger power (Tyre) and a lesser power (Israel) would form a mutually beneficial agreement. This treaty facilitated trade and ensured stability, allowing Solomon to focus on building projects and the administration of his kingdom. The alliance with Hiram also underscores the importance of cooperation and unity, themes echoed in the New Testament's call for peace and unity among believers (Ephesians 4:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. He is the central figure in this passage, receiving wisdom from God.

2. Hiram
The king of Tyre, a city-state in modern-day Lebanon. Hiram was an ally of both David and Solomon, providing materials and craftsmen for the construction of the Temple.

3. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the source of Solomon's wisdom and the orchestrator of peace between nations.

4. Treaty
An agreement or covenant between Solomon and Hiram, signifying peace and cooperation, particularly in the context of building the Temple.

5. Wisdom
A divine gift from God to Solomon, enabling him to rule effectively and maintain peaceful relations with neighboring nations.
Teaching Points
Divine Wisdom as a Gift
Solomon's wisdom was a direct gift from God, reminding us that true wisdom is not self-generated but divinely bestowed. We should seek wisdom from God in our daily lives.

The Importance of Peaceful Relations
The treaty between Solomon and Hiram illustrates the value of peace and cooperation. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities and relationships.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
God's fulfillment of His promise to Solomon encourages us to trust in His faithfulness. We can rely on God's promises in our own lives, knowing He is true to His word.

Wisdom in Leadership
Solomon's wisdom was crucial for his leadership. Whether in family, work, or church, we should seek God's wisdom to lead effectively and righteously.

The Role of Covenants
The treaty between Solomon and Hiram reflects the biblical theme of covenants. Understanding and honoring our commitments is vital in our walk with God and others.Verse 12. - And the Lord gave [Can there be any reference to the repeated "gave" of the two preceding verses?] to Solomon wisdom, as he promised him (1 Kings 3:12) and there was peace [one fruit of the gift. Cf. James 3:17] between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together [Heb. "cut a covenant." Cf. ὅρκια τέμνειν. Covenants were ratified by the slaughter of victims, between the parts of which the contracting parties passed (Genesis 15:18; Jeremiah 34:8, 18, 19). Similarly σπονδή, "libation," in the plural, means "league, truce," and σπονδὰς τέμνειν is found in classic Greek.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
וַיהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

gave
נָתַ֤ן (nā·ṯan)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

wisdom,
חָכְמָה֙ (ḥāḵ·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He had promised
דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

him.
ל֑וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

There was
וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

peace
שָׁלֹ֗ם (šā·lōm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

between
בֵּ֤ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

Hiram
חִירָם֙ (ḥî·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2438: Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

and Solomon,
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

and the two
שְׁנֵיהֶֽם׃ (šə·nê·hem)
Number - mdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

of them made
וַיִּכְרְת֥וּ (way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

a treaty.
בְרִ֖ית (ḇə·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant


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