1 Kings 5:5-11

5So behold, 1I 2intend to build a house for the name of the Lord my God, just as the Lord spoke to David my father, saying, ‘Your son, whom I will put on your throne in your place, he will build the house for My name.’ 6Now then, issue orders that they cut 3cedars from Lebanon for me, and my servants will be with your servants; and I will give you wages for your servants in accordance with all that you say, for you yourself know that there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.”

7When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he greatly rejoiced; and he said, “Blessed be the Lord today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.” 8So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and juniper timber. 9My servants will bring the timbers down from Lebanon to the sea; and I will have them made into rafts to go by sea 4to the place where you 5direct me, and I will have them broken up there, and you will carry them away. Then 6you shall do what I wish, by giving food to my household.” 10So 7Hiram 8gave Solomon all that he wished of the cedar and juniper timber. 119Solomon then gave 10Hiram 11twenty thousand kors of wheat as food for his household, and 12twenty kors of pure oil; this is what Solomon would give Hiram year by year.