14. People came from everywhere to hear the wisdom of Solomon—from all kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.
15. Then King Hiram of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram was always a friend of David.
16. So Solomon sent word to Hiram saying:
17. “You know how my father David could not build a House for the Name of Adonai his God because of the wars around him on every side, until Adonai put them under the soles of my feet.
18. But now Adonai my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor bad incident.
19. So behold, I intend to build a House for the Name of Adonai my God, as Adonai spoke to my father David saying: ‘Your son, whom I will set upon your throne in your place, he will build the House for My Name.’