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1 Kings 5:8

1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 5

“And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.”1 Kings 5:8

What Does 1 Kings 5:8 Mean?

1 Kings 5:8 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to 1 Kings 5:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Chronicles 2:16“And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem.”2 Samuel 5:11“And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.”2 Samuel 6:5“And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.”1 Kings 6:15“And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the ceiling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.”1 Kings 6:34“And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.”1 Chronicles 14:1“Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.”2 Chronicles 3:5“And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains.”

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