Solomon told Hiram, king of Tyre that he had decided to build a temple for the Lord because
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Solomon told Hiram, king of Tyre that he had decided to build a temple for the Lord because "the Lord had given him peace and all good things". In other words, Solomon wanted to honor God for the blessings he had received, including peace and prosperity in his kingdom. He recognized that God deserved a special house of worship, and he wanted to undertake this great task as a way of showing his devotion to the Lord.