2 Chronicles 2:11

Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

Cross-reference

In 2 Chronicles 9:8, the Queen of Sheba uses nearly identical words—God's love and placing Solomon on the throne—as Hiram's blessing.

In 1 Kings 10:9, the Queen of Sheba gives the same blessing—'Because the Lord loved Israel, He made you king'—almost word for word.

In 2 Samuel 5:12, David recognizes God established him for Israel's sake, paralleling Hiram's acknowledgment for Solomon.

1 Kings 5:7 Historical context

In 1 Kings 5:7, Hiram's parallel response praises God for giving a wise son, while here he credits God's love for Israel.

1 Chronicles 14:1 Historical context

1 Chronicles 14:1 records Hiram's earlier help building David's palace — the same king now aids Solomon for the temple.

Deuteronomy 7:8 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 7:8, God's love is tied to His covenant oath, providing background to Hiram's reference to God's love.

1 Chronicles 14:2 shows David understanding God confirmed his kingship, mirroring Hiram's statement that God loved Israel and made Solomon king.