Hiram had sent to the king 120 talents of gold.
What agreement was made between Solomon and Hiram, when the building-work was to be begun, we read before, ch. 5. Here we have an account of their fair and friendly parting when the work was done. 1. Hiram made good his bargain to the utmost. He had furnished Solomon with materials for his buildings, according to all his desire (Kg1 9:11), and with gold, Kg1 9:15.
Commenting on 1 Kings 9:10-14
And this is the reason of the levy which King Solomon raised,.... Both of men to work, Kg1 5:13, and of money to defray the expense: it was for to build the house of the Lord; the temple: and his own house; or palace: and Millo; which he repaired: See Gill on Sa1 5:9.
And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold. (d) For his tribute toward the building. (e) The common talent was about 60 pound weight.