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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/14.htm">New International Version</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace for him. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar timber, and stonemasons and carpenters to build him a palace. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons, and carpenters, to build a house for him. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons and carpenters, to build a house for him. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons, and carpenters, to build a house for him. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees and craftsmen of walls and craftsmen of wood, to build a house for him. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar timbers, masons and carpenters, to build a house (palace) for him. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent some officials to David. They brought along carpenters and stone workers, and enough cedar logs to build David a palace. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him an house. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedarwood, masons, and carpenters to build a palace for David. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent a trade mission to David; he provided him with cedar logs and with stonemasons and carpenters to build a palace. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> After this, King Hiram of Tyre sent a delegation to David, accompanied by cedar logs, stone masons, and wood workers, to construct a palace for him. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/14.htm">NET Bible</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for him. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and craftsmen of a wall, and craftsmen of wood, to build him a palace. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Huram king of Tyre sends messengers to David, and cedar-wood, and craftsmen of walls, and craftsmen of wood, to build a house for him. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Huram king of Tyre sendeth messengers unto David, and cedar-wood, and artificers of walls, and artificers of wood, to build to him a house. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Hiram king of Tyre will send messengers to David, and trees of cedars and workmen of the wall and workmen of woods to build for him a house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, and cedar wood, and artisans of walls and of wood, so that they might build a house for him. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Hiram, king of Tyre, sent envoys to David along with cedar wood, and masons and carpenters to build him a house. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David, along with cedar logs, and masons and carpenters to build a house for him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build a house for him. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khiram, King of Tsur, sent Messengers to David, and he sent him cedar wood and Stone Masons of building, and Carpenters of wood to build him a house.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Huram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar-trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Chiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar timbers, and masons, and carpenters, to build a house for him. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/14-1.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4178" 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/1_chronicles/14.htm">David's Family Grows</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/2438.htm" title="2438: ḥī·rå̄m (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians). Or Chiyrowm; another form of Chuwram; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians.">Now Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6865.htm" title="6865: ṣōr (N-proper-fs) -- A Phoenician city. Or Tsowr; the same as tsor; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine.">of Tyre</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">envoys</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (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/730.htm" title="730: ’ă·rā·zîm (N-mp) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">along with cedar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: wa·‘ă·ṣê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">logs,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: wə·ḥā·rā·šê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">stonemasons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: qîr (N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: wə·ḥā·rā·šê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">and carpenters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ê·ṣîm (N-mp) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">to build</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bā·yiṯ (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for him.</a> 2And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.…<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="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">2 Samuel 5:11</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1</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. <a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a> he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">1 Kings 5:18</a> So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3</a> Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11</a> Then 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10</a> he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze, <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11</a> King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11</a> (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10</a> (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Isaiah 60:10</a> Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. <a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Ezekiel 27:9</a> The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise. <a href="/ezekiel/27-27.htm">Ezekiel 27:27</a> Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.A.<a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">2 Samuel 5:11,12</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house… <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1,8-12</a> And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David… <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11,12</a> 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… Huram <a href="/1_chronicles/22-2.htm">1 Chronicles 22:2</a> And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.<a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6,9,10,18</a> Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians… <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3,8-10</a> And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me… to build him<a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1</a> Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.<a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a> That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.<a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">1 Kings 7:1-12</a> But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Artificers</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm">Carpenters</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Cedar-Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-5.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Logs</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm">Masons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Stonemasons</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Stoneworkers</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-12.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-23.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-14.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm">Woodworkers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Artificers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-4.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Carpenters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">Cedar-Trees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">Logs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-2.htm">Masons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Stonemasons</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Stoneworkers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-14.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Woodworkers</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 14</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Hiram's kindness to David</a> 2. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">David's fortune in people, wives, and children</a> 8. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">His two victories against the Philistines</a> </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'; 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Tyre was located on the Mediterranean coast, north of Israel, in what is now modern-day Lebanon. The relationship between Hiram and David signifies a diplomatic alliance, which was crucial for trade and political stability. This alliance is also mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/5.htm">1 Kings 5</a>, where Hiram assists Solomon in building the temple, indicating a long-standing relationship between Tyre and Israel.sent envoys to David Envoys were official messengers or representatives sent to establish or maintain diplomatic relations. This act of sending envoys demonstrates Hiram's recognition of David's kingship and his desire to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship. It reflects the political landscape of the time, where alliances were often solidified through such exchanges.along with cedar logs Cedar wood was highly prized in the ancient Near East for its durability, pleasant aroma, and resistance to decay and insects. The cedars of Lebanon were especially renowned, and their use in construction was a sign of wealth and prestige. The provision of cedar logs by Hiram underscores the importance of the alliance and the respect Hiram had for David.stonemasons, and carpenters The inclusion of skilled laborers such as stonemasons and carpenters highlights the advanced craftsmanship of the Phoenicians. These artisans were essential for constructing significant buildings, and their involvement indicates the scale and quality of the construction project. This also foreshadows the later construction of the temple under Solomon, where similar resources and skills were employed.to build a palace for him The construction of a palace for David signifies his establishment as a powerful and legitimate ruler. It marks a transition from his earlier life as a fugitive and warrior to a settled king with a centralized government. The palace served not only as a royal residence but also as a symbol of David's authority and the stability of his reign. This event is part of the broader narrative of David's consolidation of power and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram,_king_of_tyre.htm">Hiram, King of Tyre</a> Hiram was the king of Tyre, a significant city-state known for its wealth and skilled artisans. His relationship with David signifies political alliances and mutual respect between Israel and Tyre. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, known for uniting the tribes of Israel and establishing Jerusalem as the capital. This verse highlights his growing influence and the establishment of his royal palace. 3. <a href="/topical/e/envoys.htm">Envoys</a> Representatives sent by Hiram to David, indicating diplomatic relations and the importance of communication between nations. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cedar_logs.htm">Cedar Logs</a> Cedar wood was highly valued in the ancient Near East for its durability and fragrance. It symbolizes wealth and prestige, often used in significant building projects. 5. <a href="/topical/s/stonemasons_and_carpenters.htm">Stonemasons and Carpenters</a> Skilled laborers sent by Hiram to assist in the construction of David's palace, demonstrating the collaboration between Tyre and Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_alliances.htm">The Importance of Alliances</a> David's relationship with Hiram shows the value of forming strategic alliances. In our lives, we should seek partnerships that align with our values and goals. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The resources and skilled labor provided by Hiram can be seen as God's provision for David. We should recognize and be grateful for the ways God provides for our needs through others. <a href="/topical/b/building_for_god's_glory.htm">Building for God's Glory</a> Just as David built a palace, we are called to build our lives and communities in ways that honor God. This involves using our resources and talents wisely. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_skilled_labor.htm">The Role of Skilled Labor</a> The mention of stonemasons and carpenters highlights the importance of skilled work. We should value and respect the contributions of all professions in building God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> David's palace was a symbol of his reign and legacy. We should consider what kind of legacy we are building through our actions and relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 14</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_hiram_aiding_david's_palace.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 – Is there historical evidence for King Hiram of Tyre supplying David with materials and builders for his palace? </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/what's_tyre's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Tyre's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_288,000_men_in_1_chron._27_1_realistic.htm">In 1 Chronicles 27:1, can Israel realistically have 24,000 men per monthly division, implying a total army of 288,000? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Hiram.--So the Hebrew text of Chronicles spells the name, and the LXX. and all the other ancient versions both of Samuel and Chronicles have it so. But the Hebrew margin of Chronicles writes "Huram."Messengers.--Ambassadors.Timber of cedars.--Felled from the Lebanon, and sea-borne to Joppa (2 Chronicles 16).With masons and carpenters.--Literally, and craftsmen of walls, and craftsmen of timber. <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm" title="And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.">2Samuel 5:11</a> has "craftsmen of wood, and craftsmen of stone of wall."To build him an house.--Samuel, "and they built a house for David." (<a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm" title="And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.">2Samuel 5:11</a>.)House.--Palace. So the Temple was called "the house" (hab-bayith) as well as "the palace" (h?k?l; comp, the Accadian e-gal, "great house"). We may think of the numerous records of palace building which the Assyrian and Babylonian sovereigns have left us. The cedar of Lebanon (Labnanu) was a favourite material with them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The Kethiv abandons here the invariable analogy of Chronicles, and reads Hiram for "Huram," which latter form, however, is replaced in the Keri. Beside this Hiram or Huram, the king, there was another Hiram or Huram, the same king's chief artificer, and whom he sent to the help of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13, 40</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">2 Chronicles 2:13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11, 16</a>). The willing aid which this king lent to David on this occasion, in supplying cedar timber and workmen, was "the commencement of that amity between the Tyriaus and the Hebrews, so mutually advantageous to the two nations, the one agricultural and the other commercial" (Milman's 'History of the Jews,' 1:239). The meaning of the name Hiram is probably "noble," or "highborn." This disposition, at all events, he seems to have illustrated in his generous friendship to David, Solomon, and their people. Very little to be relied upon is known of him outside Scripture, but his reign is said to have extended from B.C. 1023-990. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now King מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Hiram חירם (ḥî·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> of Tyre צֹ֥ר (ṣōr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6865.htm">Strong's 6865: </a> Tyre -- a Phoenician city sent וַ֠יִּשְׁלַח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out envoys מַלְאָכִים֮ (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִיד֒ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse along with cedar אֲרָזִ֔ים (’ă·rā·zîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> A cedar tree logs, וַעֲצֵ֣י (wa·‘ă·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood stonemasons, וְחָרָשֵׁ֣י (wə·ḥā·rā·šê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> A fabricator, any material and carpenters, וְחָרָשֵׁ֖י (wə·ḥā·rā·šê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> A fabricator, any material to build לִבְנ֥וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build a palace for him. בָּֽיִת׃ (bā·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 14:1 Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 13:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 13:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 14:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 14:2" /></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>