Hiram I (Tyre)
−970 · until −936
Hebrew year: 2791 (ב׳תשצ״א)
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Hiram I was a Phoenician king of Tyre who, according to the Hebrew Bible, maintained close diplomatic and commercial relations with Kings David and Solomon during the 10th century before the common count.
He supplied cedar and cypress timber from Lebanon, skilled craftsmen, and building materials for Solomon's Temple and royal palace in Jerusalem. In exchange, Solomon provided agricultural goods and established commercial agreements with Tyre.
Hiram's reign illustrates the economic and political connections between the united Israelite monarchy and the Phoenician cities. His existence is also recorded in later historical traditions preserved by Josephus, although the precise chronology and details of his reign remain debated.
- Hebrew year
- 2791 (ב׳תשצ״א)
- Place
- Tyre
- Category
- Foreign rulers & empires
- Part of
- United Monarchy
At the same time
King Solomon−970 – −930
Zadok (High Priest)−969 – −940
Prophet Nathan−1000 – −960
Prophet Ahijah (Israel)−940 – −900
Abiathar (High Priest)−1012 – −969
King David−1010 – −970
Prophet Gad−1010 – −970
