Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. Then Huram the king ... answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon - literally, Then Huram the king said in writing, and sent it to Solomon.
Because the Lord hath loved his people ... This pious language creates a presumption that Huram might have attained some knowledge of the true religion from his long familiar contact with David. But the presumption, however pleasing, may be delusive (see the notes at 1 Kings 5:7-12).