1 Kings 5:6-10

6Now then, issue orders that they cut 1cedars 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 2to the place where you 3direct me, and I will have them broken up there, and you will carry them away. Then 4you shall do what I wish, by giving food to my household.” 10So 5Hiram 6gave Solomon all that he wished of the cedar and juniper timber.