Key Figures — 1 Kings 5

2 figures

1. Solomon

   King of Israel and builder of the Temple.

   Solomon initiates preparations for building the Temple by forming an alliance with Hiram, king of Tyre, to obtain materials and skilled labor.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 3 (Solomon's wisdom and early reign)
   • 1 Kings Chapter 6 (Construction of the Temple)
   • 2 Chronicles Chapter 2 (Parallel account of Solomon's preparations for the Temple)

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   • #Temple
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2. Hiram

   King of Tyre and ally of Solomon.

   Hiram provides cedar and cypress timber, as well as skilled laborers, to assist Solomon in the construction of the Temple, demonstrating a cooperative relationship between Israel and Tyre.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel Chapter 5 (Hiram's earlier relationship with David)
   • 1 Kings Chapter 9 (Further interactions between Solomon and Hiram)

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   • #Tyre
   • #Alliance

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