3 Further, Solʹo·mon sent to Hiʹram*+ the king of Tyre, saying: “Just as you dealt with David+ my father and you kept sending him cedarwood to build himself a house in which to dwell,—

12 And Hiʹram* went on to say: “Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel,+ who made the heavens and the earth,+ because he has given to David the king a wise son, experienced in discretion and understanding,+ who will build a house to Jehovah and a house for his kingship.+