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He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Hiram also said, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Hiram also said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, for He has given King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal house for himself! <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Huram continued, &#8220Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Huram said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, knowledgeable in insight and understanding, who will build a house for Yahweh and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Hiram said also, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Hiram also said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Hiram also said: May the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, be praised! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Huram said moreover, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Praise the LORD God of Israel who made heaven and earth! He has given David a son who isn't only wise and smart, but who has the knowledge to build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Huram added, "May the LORD God of Israel be praised. He made the heavens and the earth and has given King David a wise son who has insight and intelligence and can build the LORD's temple and a royal palace. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Praise the LORD God of Israel, Creator of heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, full of understanding and skill, who now plans to build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hiram also wrote: "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth. He gave King David a wise son, who is acquainted with discretion and understanding, and who is building a temple to the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Huram also said, "Worthy of praise is the LORD God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hiram continued, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that may build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Huram continued, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who would build a house for Yahweh and a house for his kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Huram says, “Blessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who has given a wise son to David the king, knowing wisdom and understanding, who builds a house for YHWH, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Huram saith, 'Blessed is Jehovah, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, knowing wisdom and understanding, who doth build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Huram will say, Praised be Jehovah God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who gave to David the king a wise son, knowing intelligence and understanding, who will build a house to Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he added, saying: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who hath given to king David a wise and knowing son, endued with understanding and prudence, to build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he added, saying: “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who gave to king David a son who is wise, and learned, and intelligent as well as prudent, so that he may build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a> He added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, for having given King David a wise son of intelligence and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and also his own royal house. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Huram also said, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD, and a royal palace for himself.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hiram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who created heaven and earth, who has given to David a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, who has set his mind to build a house for the LORD and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khiram said: “Blessed is THE LORD OF LORDS of Israel who created Heaven and Earth, and he gave David a wise, knowledgeable and discerning son, and it was from his mind to build a house for LORD JEHOVAH and a house for his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Huram said moreover: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Chiram said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to king David a wise son, and one endowed with knowledge and understanding, who shall build a house for the Lord, and a house for his kingdom. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Hiram's Reply</a> 11Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” 12<a href="/hebrew/2361.htm" title="2361: ḥū·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from chuwr; whiteness, i.e. Noble; Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians.">And Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">added:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">“Blessed be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the earth!</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has given</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥā·ḵām (Adj-ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">a wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·w·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm" title="7922: śê·ḵel (N-ms) -- Prudence, insight. Or sekel; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success.">with insight</a> <a href="/hebrew/998.htm" title="998: ū·ḇî·nāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- An understanding. From biyn; understanding.">and understanding,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: yiḇ·neh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">will build</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ba·yiṯ (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: lə·mal·ḵū·ṯōw (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">and a royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇa·yiṯ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">palace for himself.</a> 13So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a> When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1-12</a> Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. ... <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">1 Kings 9:24</a> As soon as Pharaoh’s daughter had come up from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her, he built the supporting terraces. <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a> So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a> And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a> And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name— / for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. <a href="/1_kings/8-60.htm">1 Kings 8:60</a> so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a> And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24</a> The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. <a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">1 Kings 10:28-29</a> Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-3</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">1 Kings 11:9-11</a> Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. / Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. / Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">1 Kings 11:41-43</a> As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon? / Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. / And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.Huram<a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a> And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a> And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.<a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18,19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things… that made heaven<a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1-2:25</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth… <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a> By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.<a href="/psalms/102-5.htm">Psalm 102:5</a> By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.<a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10-12</a> Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? … an house<a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a> And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-30.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">Discretion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Endued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-13.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Prudence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-18.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Discretion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Endued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-1.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Prudence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 2</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">Solomon's laborers for the building of the temple</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">His ambassage to Huram for workmen and provisions</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Huram sends him a kind answer</a> 17</div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Hiram added: Hiram, the king of Tyre, was a significant ally of both David and Solomon. His relationship with Israel highlights the political alliances of the time, which were often solidified through trade and mutual benefit. Hiram's cooperation with Solomon in building the temple underscores the importance of international relations in achieving national goals.“Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, Hiram's blessing of the LORD, the God of Israel, indicates a recognition of the God of Israel's sovereignty and power, even by a foreign king. This acknowledgment reflects the influence and reputation of Israel's God among neighboring nations. It also shows a level of respect and reverence for the God who had blessed Israel with prosperity and wisdom.who made the heavens and the earth! This phrase emphasizes the LORD's role as the Creator, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. It aligns with <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> and other passages that affirm God's creation of the universe. This acknowledgment by Hiram suggests a recognition of the universal power and authority of Israel's God, transcending national boundaries.He has given King David a wise son Solomon's wisdom is a central theme in the biblical narrative, often attributed to God's blessing. This wisdom was not only intellectual but also practical, enabling Solomon to govern effectively. The reference to David highlights the continuity of God's promises and blessings from one generation to the next, fulfilling the covenant made with David.with insight and understanding, Solomon's insight and understanding were gifts from God, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>, where God grants Solomon unparalleled wisdom. This divine endowment enabled Solomon to lead Israel with discernment and justice, setting a standard for leadership that pointed to the ultimate wisdom found in Christ.who will build a temple for the LORD The construction of the temple was a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the LORD (<a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a>). The temple symbolized God's presence among His people and was central to Israel's worship. It foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating the ultimate dwelling of God with humanity.and a royal palace for himself. Solomon's building of a royal palace signifies the establishment of a stable and prosperous kingdom. It reflects the wealth and grandeur of Solomon's reign, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's lineage. The dual construction of the temple and palace illustrates the balance between spiritual and temporal authority, pointing to Christ as both King and High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> The king of Tyre, who was a friend and ally of both David and Solomon. He provided materials and skilled labor for the construction of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_god_of_israel.htm">The LORD, the God of Israel</a> The one true God, creator of heaven and earth, who is acknowledged and praised by Hiram, a Gentile king. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The former king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his desire to build a temple, though it was his son Solomon who would fulfill this task. 4. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David, known for his wisdom, insight, and understanding, chosen by God to build the temple and a royal palace. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_and_royal_palace.htm">The Temple and Royal Palace</a> The temple was a place for worshiping God, and the royal palace was Solomon's residence, both significant in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledgment_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledgment of God's Sovereignty</a> Hiram, a Gentile king, recognizes the LORD as the creator of heaven and earth, reminding us that God's sovereignty is acknowledged beyond Israel. We should also recognize and proclaim God's sovereignty in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_as_a_divine_gift.htm">Wisdom as a Divine Gift</a> Solomon's wisdom is attributed to God's blessing. We should seek wisdom from God, understanding that true insight and understanding come from Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a> The alliance between Hiram and Solomon shows the value of forming partnerships that honor God. We should seek relationships that encourage and support our faith and God-given missions. <a href="/topical/b/building_for_god's_glory.htm">Building for God's Glory</a> Solomon's task to build the temple and palace was for God's glory and the nation's benefit. We should dedicate our work and achievements to God's glory, ensuring our efforts align with His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 2</a> <a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11–12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel’s God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a> <a href="/q/2_chronicles_13_4-12__divine_vs._natural_war.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4-12 - How can the divine intervention claimed here be reconciled with naturalistic or historical explanations of warfare?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Huram said moreover.--And Huram said, that is, in his letter to Solomon.Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth.--In <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which has given to David a wise son over this great people.">1Kings 5:7</a> we read simply, "Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people." The chronicler has perhaps modified the words of his source in a monotheistic sense; although it is quite possible that Jeaovah was known to the polytheist Phoenician by the title of "Maker of heaven and earth." (Comp. <a href="/genesis/14-19.htm" title="And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:">Genesis 14:19</a>.) An inscription of the Persian emperor Xerxes speaks of the Supreme in terms which resemble what Solomon says in <a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm" title="And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods.">2Chronicles 2:5</a>, as well as Huram's language here: "The great god Ahuramazda, great one of the gods, who made this earth, who made these heavens" (inscription on rocks at Elvend).An house for his kingdom.--A royal palace (<a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm" title="Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.">2Chronicles 7:11</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm" title="And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house,">2Chronicles 8:1</a>). . . . <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Hiram חוּרָם֒ (ḥū·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2361.htm">Strong's 2361: </a> Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) also said: וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Blessed [be] בָּר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that made עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the heavens הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky and the earth! הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land He אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has given נָתַן֩ (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set King הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David לְדָוִ֨יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse a wise חָכָ֗ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> Wise son בֵּ֣ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son with insight שֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7922.htm">Strong's 7922: </a> Intelligence, success and understanding, וּבִינָ֔ה (ū·ḇî·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_998.htm">Strong's 998: </a> An understanding who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that will build יִבְנֶה־ (yiḇ·neh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build a temple בַּ֙יִת֙ (ba·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house for the LORD לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and a royal לְמַלְכוּתֽוֹ׃ (lə·mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom palace for himself. וּבַ֖יִת (ū·ḇa·yiṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 2:12 Huram continued Blessed be Yahweh the God (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>