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Huram was filled with wisdom, with understanding and with knowledge to do all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and did all the work assigned to him. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. Huram was extremely skillful and talented in any work in bronze, and he came to do all the metal work for King Solomon. <a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze. And he was full of wisdom, understanding, and skill for making any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his work. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze worker; he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill in working with all kinds of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and did all his work. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, an artisan in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom, skill, and knowledge for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> He was a widow&#8217s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and discernment and knowledge to do any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and did all his work. <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Hiram was filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill for doing any [kind of] work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and did all his [bronze] work. <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze craftsman. Hiram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge to do every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He was a widow&#8217s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze craftsman. Hiram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge to do every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> He was the son of a widow woman of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and cunning, to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Hiram was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali. His father, a native of Tyre, was a skilled bronze craftsman. Hiram was highly skilled, resourceful, and knowledgeable about all kinds of bronze craftsmanship. He came to King Solomon and did all his [bronze] work. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> His father, who was no longer living, was from Tyre, and had also been a skilled bronze craftsman; his mother was from the tribe of Naphtali. Huram was an intelligent and experienced craftsman. He accepted King Solomon's invitation to be in charge of all the bronze work. <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, whose father was from Tyre. A bronze worker, he was wise, knowledgeable, and was skilled in all sorts of bronze working. He went to King Solomon and did all of his work. <a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. He had the skill and knowledge to make all kinds of works of bronze. He reported to King Solomon and did all the work he was assigned. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in bronze. He came to king Solomon, and performed all his work. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and ingenious to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill to work all works in bronze. He came to King Solomon and performed all his work. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> he [is the] son of a woman, a widow, of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father [is] a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze, and he is filled with the wisdom and the understanding, and the knowledge to do all work in bronze—and he comes to King Solomon, and does all his work. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he is son of a woman, a widow, of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father a man of Tyre, a worker in brass, and he is filled with the wisdom and the understanding, and the knowledge to do all work in brass -- and he cometh unto king Solomon, and doth all his work. <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Son of a widow woman from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father a Tyrian man, an artificer of brass; and he will be filled with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge to do all the work in brass. And he will come to king Solomon and do all his works.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The son of a widow woman of the tribe of Nephtali, whose father was a Tyrian, an artificer in brass, and full of wisdom, and understanding, and skill to work all work in brass. And when he was come to king Solomon, he wrought all his work. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> the son of a widowed woman, from the tribe of Naphtali, whose father was a Tyrian, an artisan in brass, and full of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge in order to form every work of brass. And when he had gone to king Solomon, he wrought all his work. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> He was a bronze worker, the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali; his father had been from Tyre. He was endowed with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge for doing any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his metal work. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, whose father, a man of Tyre, had been an artisan in bronze; he was full of skill, intelligence, and knowledge in working bronze. He came to King Solomon, and did all his work.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was an artist and a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and cunning knowledge to fashion any work in brass. And he came to King Solomon and did all his work. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he was son of a woman who was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man, an Artisan and Craftsman in brass, and was filled with wisdom and understanding and knowledge to do every work of brass, and he came to King Solomon and he did all his work.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill, to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> the son of a widow woman; and he was of the tribe of Nephthalim, and his father was a Tyrian; a worker in brass, and accomplished in art and skill and knowledge to work every work in brass: and he was brought in to king Solomon, and he wrought all the works. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-14.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/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2423" 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_kings/7.htm">The Work of Hiram</a> 13Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. 14<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He was</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son of</a> <a href="/hebrew/490.htm" title="490: ’al·mā·nāh (N-fs) -- A widow. Fem of 'alman; a widow; also a desolate place.">a widow</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: mim·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: wə·’ā·ḇîw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">was a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6876.htm" title="6876: ṣō·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Tyre. Patrial from Tsor; a Tsorite or inhabitant of Tsor.">of Tyre,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2794.htm" title="2794: ḥō·rêš (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A fabricator, mechanic. Active participle of charash; a fabricator or mechanic.">a craftsman</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">in bronze.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: way·yim·mā·lê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">Huram had great</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/2451.htm" title="2451: ha·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">skill,</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/8394.htm" title="8394: hat·tə·ḇū·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- An understanding. And tbuwnah; or towbunah; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.">understanding,</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/1847.htm" title="1847: had·da·‘aṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">and knowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for every kind</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ban·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">of bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">work.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">So he came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and carried out</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/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·laḵ·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">his work.</a> 15He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference.…<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="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2-5</a> “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">2 Chronicles 2:13-14</a> So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11-16</a> 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: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ... <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14-17</a> He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it. / In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. / He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">2 Chronicles 2:7</a> Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3-4</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. / Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-1.htm">2 Chronicles 4:1-10</a> He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. / He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/2-18.htm">2 Chronicles 2:18</a> Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a> Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-7</a> The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">2 Chronicles 3:8-13</a> Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. / The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold. / In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15-17</a> In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. / He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. / Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and worked all his work.Naphtali<a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">2 Chronicles 2:14</a> The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.his father<a href="/2_chronicles/4-16.htm">2 Chronicles 4:16</a> The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.he was filled<a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2-6</a> See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: … <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; … <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1,2,8</a> Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Ingenious</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-5.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-17.htm">Widow's</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Work</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-40.htm">Worker</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Works</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-17.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Ingenious</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-13.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/job/24-3.htm">Widow's</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Work</a> <a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Worker</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-11.htm">Works</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-26.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a> 40. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</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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The mention of his mother being a widow may indicate a challenging upbringing, as widows in ancient Israel often faced economic hardships. The tribe of Naphtali was known for its valor and strength, as seen in the blessing of Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Genesis 49:21</a>. This connection to Naphtali may suggest a heritage of resilience and skill.and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze Tyre was a prominent Phoenician city known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, particularly in metalwork. The mention of Huram's father being from Tyre underscores the blending of Israelite and Phoenician cultures, which was common during Solomon's reign due to alliances and trade. This mixed heritage may have contributed to Huram's expertise in bronze work, as Tyre was renowned for its advanced techniques in metallurgy.Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work This description of Huram's abilities highlights the divine gifting and wisdom that were highly valued in the construction of the temple. The triad of "skill, understanding, and knowledge" echoes the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, which attributes such qualities to the fear of the Lord. Huram's expertise in bronze work was crucial for the temple's construction, as bronze was used extensively for the altar, basins, and other temple furnishings.So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work Huram's collaboration with King Solomon signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the building of the temple (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">1 Chronicles 22:9-10</a>). Solomon's ability to enlist skilled workers like Huram reflects his wisdom and the prosperity of his reign. This partnership also symbolizes the unity and cooperation between Israel and its neighboring nations during Solomon's time, which was essential for the temple's completion. The successful execution of Huram's work can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfills the work of building the spiritual temple, the Church, as described in <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> A skilled craftsman in bronze, Hiram was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and a man from Tyre. He was endowed with wisdom, understanding, and skill, which he used to assist King Solomon in building the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/w/widow_from_the_tribe_of_naphtali.htm">Widow from the Tribe of Naphtali</a> Hiram's mother, who was from the Israelite tribe of Naphtali, indicating a blend of Israelite and Tyrian heritage. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tyre.htm">Tyre</a> A significant city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen. Hiram's father hailed from this city, bringing expertise in bronze work. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem. Solomon commissioned Hiram for the temple's construction. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bronze_work.htm">Bronze Work</a> The specific craft for which Hiram was renowned, playing a crucial role in the construction and decoration of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god_equips_for_his_purposes.htm">God Equips for His Purposes</a> Just as Hiram was endowed with wisdom and skill for a specific task, God equips each of us with unique talents and abilities to fulfill His purposes in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_skilled_work.htm">The Value of Skilled Work</a> The Bible honors skilled craftsmanship, as seen in Hiram's work. We should value and pursue excellence in our vocations, recognizing them as gifts from God. <a href="/topical/c/collaboration_in_god's_work.htm">Collaboration in God's Work</a> Hiram's collaboration with King Solomon illustrates the importance of working together in unity to accomplish God's plans. We are called to partner with others in the body of Christ to achieve His purposes. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a> Hiram's mixed heritage (Israelite and Tyrian) reminds us that God uses people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish His will. Our identity in Christ transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_understanding_as_divine_gifts.htm">Wisdom and Understanding as Divine Gifts</a> The wisdom and understanding given to Hiram are gifts from God. We should seek these gifts through prayer and study of Scripture to effectively serve in our God-given roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_blue_laws.htm">Who was Huram/Hiram in the Bible?</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_do_1_kings_and_2_chronicles_differ_on_hiram's_ancestry.htm">Why does 1 Kings 7:13-14 attribute Hiram's skill to Tyrian ancestry while 2 Chronicles provides slightly different details about his background?</a> <a href="/q/why_link_isaiah's_prophecy_to_jesus.htm">If Isaiah's prophecy was meant to reassure King Ahaz centuries before Jesus's birth, why do some believe it refers to Jesus in Matthew?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali [In <a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">2 Chronicles 2:14</a> he is described as the "son of a woman of the daughters of Daniel" The discrepancy is only apparent. For in the first place it is not absolutely necessary to understand by Dan the tribe of that name. It may well refer to the town, formerly Leshem (<a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a>), or Laish (<a href="/judges/18-7.htm">Judges 18:7, 27</a>), colonised by the Danites, and thenceforward bearing their name (ver. 29), which was situated within the borders of Naphtali. If, however, it is preferred to see in the "daughters of Dan" a tribal reference, we may suppose (with Keil, al.) that the woman was originally a Danite, but became, through her first husband, "of the tribe of Naphtali." But the first explanation is the more simple and obvious], and his father was a man of Tyre [i.e., Hiram was the son (not stepson, or adopted son, as the Rabbins) of a mixed marriage. In earlier times Laish had but little intercourse with the Zidonians (<a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Judges 18:28</a>). It is nowhere stated that the inhabitants were of Phoenician extraction; nor can it be justly inferred from this passage], a worker in brass [or copper. Brass is a compound of copper and zinc; but נְחשֶׁת originally and strictly signifies a pure metal (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Deuteronomy 8:9</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25</a>, etc.; <a href="/job/28-2.htm">Job 28:2</a>). There were copper mines in Palestine, and the art of working this metal was known at a very remote period (<a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Genesis 4:22</a>, Hebrews, and see Wilkinson's "Ancient Egypt," vol. 3. p. 243; and De Rougemont, "Age du Bronze," p. 180). In later times the word sometimes denoted brass (χαλκός), or copper-bronze Ca mixture of copper and tin). Cf. <a href="/jeremiah/6-28.htm">Jeremiah 6:28</a>. From <a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">2 Chronicles 2:14</a> we learn that Hiram was "skilful to work in gold and in silver in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber," etc. From the mention of brass only in this passage, and in ver. 45, it has been somewhat hastily concluded that "the work that he personally did for Solomon" was "limited to works in brass" (Rawlinson). It is, perhaps, safer to say that brass only is mentioned here, because the following section treats exclusively of the brazen ornaments, etc., of the sanctuary (Keil). It would almost seem, however (see note on ver. 48), as if he was not employed to make the vessels of gold. Nor does this supposition really contradict the statement made below, viz., that he wrought all Solomon's work]: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning [or knowledge, as the same word is rendered <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a>, where similar language is used of Bezaleel. It is noticeable, however, that the words "filled with the spirit of God," used of the Hebrew, are not applied to the Tyrian workman] to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon [probably with a considerable number of assistants], and wrought all his work. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He [was] ה֜וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the son of בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son a widow אַלְמָנָ֨ה (’al·mā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> A widow, a desolate place from the tribe מִמַּטֵּ֣ה (mim·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Naphtali, נַפְתָּלִ֗י (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them and his father וְאָבִ֣יו (wə·’ā·ḇîw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father was a man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Tyre, צֹרִי֮ (ṣō·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6876.htm">Strong's 6876: </a> Tyrians -- inhabitants of Tyre a craftsman חֹרֵ֣שׁ (ḥō·rêš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2794.htm">Strong's 2794: </a> A fabricator, mechanic in bronze. נְחֹשֶׁת֒ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base Huram had great וַ֠יִּמָּלֵא (way·yim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of skill, הַחָכְמָ֤ה (ha·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom understanding, הַתְּבוּנָה֙ (hat·tə·ḇū·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8394.htm">Strong's 8394: </a> Intelligence, an argument, caprice and knowledge הַדַּ֔עַת (had·da·‘aṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> Knowledge for every kind כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every of bronze בַּנְּחֹ֑שֶׁת (ban·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base work. מְלָאכָ֖ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property So he came וַיָּבוֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and carried out וַיַּ֖עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his work. מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃ (mə·laḵ·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:14 He was the son of a widow (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:15" /></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>