2:12a And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,

Hiram continued: “Let people praise Yahweh, the God of Israel,
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King Hiram added to his letter: “I praise Yahweh, the God whom the Israel people worship.

2:12b who made the heavens and the earth!

the maker of heaven and earth.
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⌊He is the one⌋ who created the sky and the world.

2:12c He has given King David a wise son

He has given King David a wise son
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He has given a wise son to King David.

2:12d with insight and understanding,

who is full of intelligence and understanding.
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⌊This son⌋ is very intelligent and understands things well.

2:12e who will build a temple for the LORD

⌊This son⌋ is planning to build a temple for Yahweh
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He wants to build a house for Yahweh

2:12f and a royal palace for himself.

and a palace for himself.
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and a house for himself.

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