1 Kings 5:1-18

5:1-18 | The Lord granted Solomon not only material blessing and a prosperous kingdom but favor with other nations. Tyre was known for its wood, particularly Lebanon’s cedar and cypress trees. The pagan Phoenician’s helped prepare the temple for the worship of God.

5:3-18 | Now that Israel was at peace (rest on every side), all available resources could be devoted to building the temple with excellence, in accordance with God’s commands.