1 Kings 5:7
And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 1:48 records David's own praise for seeing Solomon succeed him, which Hiram's blessing echoes and fulfills.
1 Kings 3:9 records Solomon's prayer for wisdom; here Hiram's praise shows that prayer was answered, confirming God's gift.
In 1 Kings 10:9, the Queen of Sheba echoes Hiram's blessing, praising God for placing Solomon on the throne — a parallel recognition by a foreign ruler.
1 Kings 4:31 states Solomon's wisdom and fame reached all nations; 1 Kings 5:7 provides the concrete example of Hiram's recognition.
2 Chronicles 2:11 records Hiram's parallel blessing, emphasizing God's love for Israel as the reason for Solomon's kingship.
2 Chronicles 2:12 expands Hiram's praise, blessing God as Creator and noting Solomon's wisdom for building the temple.
2 Chronicles 9:8 parallels 1 Kings 10:9, with Sheba blessing God for placing Solomon on the throne to rule with justice.