1 Kings 9:13 Meaning
And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.
Context Explained
11(Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.
12And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.
13And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.
14And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.
15And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 18:24
Both verses highlight the importance of friendship and communication.
Matthew 7:12
This verse emphasizes treating others well, relevant to Hiram's feelings towards Solomon.
James 4:1
Both passages explore the conflicts that arise from unmet expectations.
Source: 1 Kings 9:13