Text: 1 Chronicles 14:1
OT Text Referred to: 2 Samuel 5:11
Subject: Hiram acknowledges David
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Direct Quotation
Connection Method(s): None
Significance: Both texts record that Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons to build him a palace. The shared detail of Hiram initiating contact with David signals international recognition of David's kingship — the pagan king of Tyre acknowledges Israel's new ruler through diplomatic gift-giving and construction aid. The Chronicler reproduces this notice (1 Chr 14:1) as evidence that "the LORD had established David as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel" (1 Chr 14:2). The cedar palace (בֵּית אֲרָזִים, bet arazim) foreshadows the cedar temple David would later desire to build.