Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 2:11

"Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them." — 2 Chronicles 2:11 (ASV)

Answered in writing. — Said in a letter. This seems to imply that Solomon’s message had been orally delivered.

Because the Lord hath loved his people. —So 2 Chronicles 9:8; 1 Kings 10:9. In the parallel passage Hurain blesses Jehovah, on hearing Solomon’s message, apparently before writing his reply.