Tyre: David and Solomon Formed Alliances With
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Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast, played a significant role in the biblical narrative, particularly during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Known for its wealth, maritime prowess, and skilled artisans, Tyre was a key ally to the Israelites during this period. The alliances formed with Tyre were instrumental in the construction of significant structures, including the Temple in Jerusalem.

Historical and Geographical Context

Tyre was a prominent city-state in Phoenicia, situated in what is now modern-day Lebanon. It was renowned for its strategic location, which facilitated trade and commerce across the Mediterranean. The city was divided into two parts: a mainland settlement and an island fortress. Tyre's influence extended through its colonies and trade networks, making it a powerful entity in the ancient Near East.

Alliance with King David

The relationship between Tyre and Israel began during the reign of King David. Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent envoys to David, recognizing his growing power and influence. This diplomatic gesture marked the beginning of a fruitful alliance. In 2 Samuel 5:11 , it is recorded: "Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David." This alliance was mutually beneficial, as it provided David with the resources and skilled labor necessary to establish his royal palace, while Tyre gained a powerful ally in the region.

Alliance with King Solomon

The alliance between Tyre and Israel reached its zenith during the reign of Solomon, David's son. Solomon's ambitious building projects, particularly the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, required resources and expertise that Tyre could provide. In 1 Kings 5:1-12 , the collaboration between Solomon and Hiram is detailed. Solomon requested cedar and cypress timber from Lebanon, and in return, he provided Hiram with wheat and olive oil. The passage states: "So Hiram supplied Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted, and Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors of wheat as food for his household, and twenty thousand baths of pure olive oil. Solomon did this for Hiram year after year" (1 Kings 5:10-11).

Hiram also sent skilled craftsmen, including Huram-Abi, a master craftsman, to assist in the construction of the Temple. This collaboration underscored the strong diplomatic and economic ties between the two kingdoms.

Cultural and Religious Significance

The alliance with Tyre had significant cultural and religious implications for Israel. The materials and craftsmanship provided by Tyre contributed to the grandeur and splendor of the Temple, which became the center of Israelite worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. The use of Tyrian resources and expertise in the Temple's construction demonstrated the interconnectedness of the ancient Near Eastern cultures and the importance of international alliances in achieving monumental projects.

Prophetic References and Later Developments

Despite the positive relations during the reigns of David and Solomon, Tyre's future interactions with Israel were not always favorable. The prophets, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, later pronounced judgments against Tyre for its pride and opposition to Israel. Ezekiel 26-28 contains a detailed prophecy against Tyre, foretelling its eventual downfall.

In summary, the alliances formed between Tyre and the Israelite kings David and Solomon were pivotal in the development of Israel's infrastructure and religious heritage. These alliances highlight the importance of diplomatic relationships in the biblical narrative and the broader historical context of the ancient Near East.
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1 Kings 5:1
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
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2 Chronicles 2:3
And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As you did deal with David my father, and did send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.
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The Greater Prophets.
... The prophet then passes to Tyre, and so he brings ... the establishment of 'the sure
mercies of David' (55:3 ... When Solomon had dedicated the temple, and his kingdom ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxii the greater prophets.htm

Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... the reign of Pygmalion and Hiram I., the contemporary of David and Solomon. ... of
Tiglath-pileser III.; and Hiram II., who then reigned in Tyre, hastened to ...
/.../chapter isennacherib 705-681 b c.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Philistines and the Hebrew kingdom"Saul, David, Solomon, the defection ... as far north
as the borders of Tyre and Sidon ... an episode in the life of David (1 Samuel ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
... the latest refinements in vogue in the harems of Damascus, Tyre, or Nineveh ... of the
Lord and its wanderings, of Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon,*** not to ...
/.../chapter iitiglath-pileser iii and the.htm

Egypt
... native country, and the kingdom of David was sundered ... stormed, the treasures accumulated
by Solomon carried to ... coast of Palestine and occupied Tyre and Sidon. ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter v egypt.htm

Of Civil Government.
... Solomon says""For the transgression of a land, many are the ... Thus David, when already
king elect by the ordination of ... Thus he tamed the pride of Tyre by the ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 20 of civil government.htm

The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria
... paraphernalia of vessels, jewels, and costly stuffs which formed the necessary ... their
wonted prudence, hastened to anticipate his demands"Tyre, Sidon, Byblos ...
/.../chapter ithe assyrian revival and.htm

The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
... of Judah and the submission of Tyre; the successes of ... their horses as though they
actually formed part of ... all idolatrous worship and for all foreign alliances. ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm

The Iranian Conquest
... prophet, and contracted with them fruitful alliances, but Zoroaster ... that the murder
of Astyages formed part of ... Tyre had led a far from peaceful existence ever ...
/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm

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