5:1a Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place,

Hiram, the king of Tyre, heard/learned that ⌊the people of Israel⌋ had anointed Solomon as their king in place of his father David.
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At this time Hiram was the ruler of Tyre ⌊city⌋. ⌊His men⌋ told him, “David ⌊the king of Israel⌋ has died and his son Solomon has been appointed/chosen to rule.”

5:1b he sent envoys to Solomon;

So Hiram sent ⌊some of⌋ his men/servants to Solomon,
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So Hiram sent his official representatives to ⌊speak/meet with⌋ Solomon.

5:1c for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

because he had always been David’s ally/friend.
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He wanted to have the same good relationship ⌊with Solomon⌋ that he had always had with David.

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