rsv 1Kings:5:6-10 SEEK
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Now therefore command that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me ;
and my servants will join your servants ,
and I will pay you for your servants such wages as you set ;
for you know that there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sido '
nians ."
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When Hiram heard the words of Solomon ,
he rejoiced greatly ,
and said , "
Blessed be the LORD this day ,
who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people ."
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And Hiram sent to Solomon ,
saying , "
I have heard the message which you have sent to me ;
I am ready to do all you desire in the matter of cedar and cypress timber .
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My servants shall bring it down to the sea from Lebanon ;
and I will make it into rafts to go by sea to the place you direct ,
and I will have them broken up there ,
and you shall receive it ;
and you shall meet my wishes by providing food for my household ."
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So Hiram supplied Solomon with all the timber of cedar and cypress that he desired ,