1 Kings

Starts with King Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and building the temple, then the kingdom dividing into Israel and Judah.

Chapter 5

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KJV - 1 Kings 5:1

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto 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.

Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent his helpers to Solomon because he heard that Solomon was made king after his father. Hiram always liked David, Solomon's father.

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