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.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 14:1

King James Version

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.

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.