Hiram, king of Tyre, sends to congratulate Solomon on his accession to the kingdom, Kg1 5:1. Solomon consults him on building a temple for the Lord, and requests his assistance, Kg1 5:2-6. Hiram is pleased and specifies the assistance which he will afford, Kg1 5:7-9. He sends cedars and fir trees, Kg1 5:10. The return made by Solomon, Kg1 5:11. They form a league, Kg1 5:12. Solomon makes a levy of men in Israel to prepare wood and stones, Kg1 5:13-18.