New International Version (NIV)
1When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father David, he sent his envoys to Solomon, because he had always been on friendly terms with David.
1 Kings 5:1
1 Kings 5:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1 5:1 Ch 5:15 in HebNow Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had 5:1 Lit all the daysalways been a friend of David.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1Hiram was the king of Tyre. He heard that Solomon had been anointed as king. He heard that Solomon had become the next king after his father David. Hiram had always been David’s friend. So Hiram sent his messengers to Solomon.