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 5:6

Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.

Now, so order them to cut cedar trees from Lebanon for me. My helpers will work together with your helpers. I'll pay your helpers whatever you decide, because you know nobody here knows how to cut wood like the people from Sidon.

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