“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
"When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, 'Blessed be the LORD this day, who has given David a wise son over this great people.'" — Hiram's response is *enthusiastic*: *va-yishma' Chiram et-divrey Shlomoh va-yismach simcha gedola* (when Hiram heard Solomon's words, he rejoiced greatly). Hiram's *blessing* (*barukh YHVH ha-yom*) invokes God's favor on David and particularly on Solomon's wisdom. The phrase *'al-ha-'am hagadol ha-zeh* (over this great people) acknowledges Solomon's authority and the significance of his project. Hiram's commercial interest is framed within a *spiritual recognition* of Solomon's worthiness.
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