"And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and the two of them made a covenant." — The *divine enablement* is noted: *YHVH natan le-Shlomoh chokhma...* (the LORD gave Solomon wisdom). The *peace* (*shalom*) between Hiram and Solomon facilitates the *covenant* (*berit*) they establish. The *covenantal relationship* transforms a *commercial transaction* into a *diplomatic alliance*.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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