1. King Hiram of Tyre had always been friends with Solomon's father David. When Hiram learnt that Solomon was king, he sent some of his officials to meet with Solomon.
2. Solomon sent a message back to Hiram:
3. Remember how my father David wanted to build a temple where the Lord his God could be worshipped? But enemies kept attacking my father's kingdom, and he never had the chance.
4. Now, thanks to the Lord God, there is peace in my kingdom and no trouble or threat of war anywhere.