1 Chronicles 14:1

Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 17:1, David's cedar house prompts him to consider building a temple for God, a direct sequel.

1 Chronicles 22:2 shows David preparing stonecutters for the temple, extending the building theme from his own house to God's house.

2 Samuel 5:11 narrates the same event—Hiram sending cedar and workers to build David's house—with nearly identical wording.

In 2 Samuel 7:2, the parallel account records David's same reflection after moving into his cedar palace.

In 1 Kings 5:10, Hiram again supplies cedar to Solomon for the temple, mirroring his earlier help to David.

In 1 Kings 5:18, Hiram's workers join Solomon's to prepare timber and stone for the temple, echoing the masons and carpenters sent to David.

In 2 Chronicles 2:3, Solomon explicitly recalls how Hiram sent cedar to David, using it as a precedent for his own request.

In 2 Chronicles 2:8-10, Solomon expands the request for cedar and other materials, continuing the pattern of Tyrian support for Israel's kings.

1 Kings 5:1 Historical context

1 Kings 5:1 shows Hiram later sending to Solomon after his anointing, extending the alliance begun with David.

1 Kings 5:6 Parallel

1 Kings 5:6 has Solomon requesting cedars from Lebanon for the temple, echoing Hiram's earlier gift to David.

1 Kings 5:8–12 Historical context

1 Kings 5:8-12 records Hiram supplying cedar for Solomon's temple, mirroring his earlier provision for David's house.

1 Kings 7:1–12 Historical context

In 1 Kings 7:1-12, Solomon builds his own palace with cedar, echoing his father's construction with Hiram's help.

Ezra 3:7 Parallel

In Ezra 3:7, post-exilic builders again procure cedar from Tyre and Sidon for the temple, reviving the ancient practice.

1 Kings 5:9 Parallel

1 Kings 5:9 describes Hiram's plan to transport timber by sea for Solomon, similar to the earlier arrangement with David.

2 Chronicles 2:11 Historical context

2 Chronicles 2:11 contains Hiram's letter to Solomon, acknowledging God's love for Israel—a later correspondence.

2 Chronicles 2:12 Historical context

2 Chronicles 2:12 continues Hiram's letter, blessing the Lord for giving David a wise son, Solomon.