1 Chronicles 14:1
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 14:1
New International Version
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace for him.
English Standard Version
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him.
The Message
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 King Hiram of Tyre sent an envoy to David, along with cedar lumber, masons, and carpenters to build him a royal palace.
New King James Version
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house.
New Living Translation
Hiram's Recognition of David
141 Then King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar timber, and stonemasons and carpenters to build him a palace.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 14:1
Chapter Contents
David's victories.
In this chapter we have an account of, 1. David's kingdom established. 2. His family built up. 3. His enemies defeated. This is repeated from 2 Samuel 5. Let the fame of David be looked upon as a type and figure of the exalted honour of the Son of David.