I Kings 5:6
The Scripture
(6) Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king Solomon begins the construction of the temple of the Lord, but the people of Israel are still disobedient, worshiping other gods and causing unrest. The narrative highlights the contrast between divine worship and human idolatry, and the importance of faithful obedience to God's commands.
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