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Hiram

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  1. 1.Generally “Huram,” one of the sons of Bela (1 Chr.
  2. 2.Also “Huram” and “Horam,” king of Tyre.
  3. 3.The “master workman” whom Hiram sent to Solomon.

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  1. Hiram (1)

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    Generally “Huram,” one of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:5).

  2. Hiram (2)

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    Also “Huram” and “Horam,” king of Tyre. He entered into an alliance with David, and assisted him in building his palace by sending him able workmen, and also cedar-trees and fir-trees from Lebanon (2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Chr. 14:1). After the death of David he entered into a similar alliance with Solomon, and assisted him greatly in building the temple (1 Kings 5:1; 9:11; 2 Chr. 2:3). He also took part in Solomon’s traffic to the Eastern Seas (1 Kings 9:27; 10:11; 2 Chr. 8:18; 9:10).

  3. Hiram (3)

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    The “master workman” whom Hiram sent to Solomon. He was the son of a widow of Dan, and of a Tyrian father. In 2 Chr. 2:13 “Huram my father” should be Huram Abi, the word “Abi” (rendered here “my father”) being regarded as a proper name, or it may perhaps be a title of distinction given to Huram, and equivalent to “master.” (Comp. 1 Kings 7:14; 2 Chr. 4:16.) He cast the magnificent brazen works for Solomon’s temple in clay-beds in the valley of Jordan, between Succoth and Zarthan.

In the Bible

25

Verses where Hiram is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 14:1

    Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.

  • 1 Kings 5:1

    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.

  • 1 Kings 5:2

    And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:

  • 1 Kings 5:7

    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!”

  • 1 Kings 5:8

    Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber.

  • 1 Kings 5:10

    So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted,

+19 more verses naming Hiram.

Scripture on Hiram

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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