1. (5:15) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place. (Hiram had always been an ally of David.)
2. Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:
3. “You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the Lord his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the Lord subdued his enemies.
4. But now the Lord my God has made me secure on all fronts; there is no adversary or dangerous threat.