1 Kings 5:6

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

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

4 But now the Yahuah my Elohim has given me rest on every side, neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

5 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the Yahuah my Elohim, as the Yahuah spake unto David my father, saying, your son, whom I will set upon your throne in your room, he shall build an house unto my name.

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

7 And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed the Yahuah this day, which has given unto David a wise son over this great people.

8 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which you sentest to me for: I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.

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