Transcript Podcast Introduction In our reading today 1 Kings 5-9. I’m calling today’s episode “A Diverse Group.” Comments on 1 Kings 5-9 King Hiram had been friends with King David for many years. Note that Hiram was not a Jew, but it does appear as if he had become a believer in the one true God…as a result of his long friendship with David. And David arranged for King Hiram to be the supplier of lumber and some of the labor for the temple. It’s interesting to note that the Tabernacle, the temporary dwelling place of God, had been built only by Jewish hands. But the Temple was to be built by Jewish and Gentile hands, which is appropriate because the Temple really is a type, or example of the church, which is made up not of buildings but of individual believers of every ethnic and national background. And also, every believer, whether Jew or Gentile, is the temple of God, as the Holy Spirit dwells in each one of us. (1 Corinthians 6:19). Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Gareth Harper on Unsplash Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-6 GWT; Ch. 7-9 NIRV Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on this site, we may earn an affiliate commission, and you will earn our gratitude. Transcript Download .txt file Steve 0:00Hiram was not a Jew Steve 0:09Hello there. This is the Lifespring Family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, podcasting since 2004. I’m your OG God castors Steve Webb. This is a daily podcast where we are reading through the entire Bible in a year. Welcome. I’m glad you’re here today. Hope you’re doing well. Our reading today is first Kings five through nine and I’m calling the episode a diverse group. The show notes page for today’s episode is Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 160. You can email me at Steve at Lifespring media.com. Let’s begin. Steve 0:44First Kings chapter five. Steve 0:47King Hiram of Tyre sent his officials to Solomon when he heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father, Hiram had always been David’s friend. Solomon sent word to Hiram by saying, you know that my fa