A skilled craftsman from Tyre.
Hiram
Named in 6 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Kings 7:13.
חִירָםHiram
חוּרָםHiram
חוּרָם+H0001H«H0001Huram/-abi
Also called Huram/-abi.
The name means “exaltation of life; a destroyer.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
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About Hiram Written by AI
Hiram, also known as Huram or Huram-abi, was a highly skilled craftsman from Tyre who was commissioned by King Solomon to create the bronze furnishings for the First Temple in Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 1Kings 7 and 2Chronicles 2 and 4. Hiram was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman from Tyre (1 Kings 7:14; 2 Chronicles 2:14). He was renowned for his expertise in working with bronze, as well as his skill in engraving, designing, and executing various artistic works. King Solomon requested that Hiram, the king of Tyre, send him this skilled craftsman to assist in the construction of the temple (2 Chronicles 2:13 to 14). Hiram the craftsman was then sent to Jerusalem, where he created the bronze pillars, the bronze Sea (a large basin), the bronze stands, and various other bronze furnishings for the temple (1 Kings 7:15 to 45; 2 Chronicles 4:11 to 16). The detailed descriptions of Hiram's work in the biblical text underscore the importance and magnificence of the temple furnishings. His contributions were integral to the beauty and functionality of the temple, and his skill and artistry were highly valued by both Solomon and the people of Israel.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hiram, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
High-born. (1.) Generally “Huram,” one of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:5).
(2.) Also “Huram” and “Horam,” king of Tyre. He entered into an alliance with David, and assisted him in building his palace by sending him able workmen, and also cedar-trees and fir-trees from Lebanon (2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Chr. 14:1). After the death of David he entered into a similar alliance with Solomon, and assisted him greatly in building the temple (1 Kings 5:1; 9:11; 2 Chr. 2:3). He also took part in Solomon’s traffic to the Eastern Seas (1 Kings 9:27; 10:11; 2 Chr. 8:18; 9:10).
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(3.) The “master workman” whom Hiram sent to Solomon. He was the son of a widow of Dan, and of a Tyrian father. In 2 Chr. 2:13 “Huram my father” should be Huram Abi, the word “Abi” (rendered here “my father”) being regarded as a proper name, or it may perhaps be a title of distinction given to Huram, and equivalent to “master.” (Comp. 1 Kings 7:14; 2 Chr. 4:16.) He cast the magnificent brazen works for Solomon’s temple in clay-beds in the valley of Jordan, between Succoth and Zarthan.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 7:13
Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre.
- 1 Kings 7:40
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD:
- 1 Kings 7:45
and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze.
- 2 Chronicles 2:13
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.
- 2 Chronicles 4:11
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God:
- 2 Chronicles 4:16
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.