1 Chronicles 22:4

Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

Cross-references

In 1 Chronicles 29:3, David adds personal gold and silver to the cedar preparations here, showing his extra devotion.

2 Samuel 5:11 Historical context

2 Samuel 5:11 records Hiram of Tyre previously sending cedar to David for his palace — the same source now supplying cedar for the temple in 22:4.

1 Kings 5:6–10 Historical context

1 Kings 5:6-10 describes Solomon's later agreement with Hiram for cedar — continuing the supply relationship begun with David in 22:4.

2 Chronicles 2:3 quotes Solomon reminding Hiram of the cedar sent to David in 22:4 — a direct historical reference to that event.

1 Kings 5:3 Historical context

1 Kings 5:3 explains why David could not build the temple despite preparing cedar in 22:4 — due to wars.

Ezra 3:7 Parallel

Ezra 3:7 shows post-exilic builders also hiring Sidonians and Tyrians for cedar — echoing the same practice as in 22:4.