2 Chronicles 2:13
New International Version
“I am sending you Huram-Abi, a man of great skill,

New Living Translation
“I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented.

English Standard Version
“Now I have sent a skilled man, who has understanding, Huram-abi,

Berean Standard Bible
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.

King James Bible
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

New King James Version
And now I have sent a skillful man, endowed with understanding, Huram my master craftsman

New American Standard Bible
“Now then, I am sending Huram-abi, a skilled man, endowed with understanding,

NASB 1995
“Now I am sending Huram-abi, a skilled man, endowed with understanding,

NASB 1977
“And now I am sending a skilled man, endowed with understanding, Huram-abi,

Legacy Standard Bible
“So now, I am sending Huram-abi, a wise man, who is knowledgeable in understanding,

Amplified Bible
“Now I am sending a skilled man, endowed with understanding, Huram-abi,

Christian Standard Bible
I have now sent Huram-abi, a skillful man who has understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have now sent Huram-abi, a skillful man who has understanding.

American Standard Version
And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

Contemporary English Version
I am sending Huram Abi to you. He is wise and very skillful.

English Revised Version
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
And now, I'm sending a man with skill and intelligence-Huram Abi.

Good News Translation
I am sending you a wise and skillful master metalworker named Huram.

International Standard Version
Now I'm sending along Hiram-abi, a skilled craftsman, who is very creative.

Majority Standard Bible
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.

NET Bible
Now I am sending you Huram Abi, a skilled and capable man,

New Heart English Bible
Now I have sent a skillful man, endowed with understanding, Hiram Abi,

Webster's Bible Translation
And now I have sent a skillful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

World English Bible
Now I have sent a skillful man, endowed with understanding, Huram-abi,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of [my] father Huram

Young's Literal Translation
'And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of Huram my father,

Smith's Literal Translation
And now I sent a wise man knowing understanding to Huram my father,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I therefore have sent thee my father Hiram, a wise and most skilful man,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, I have sent my father Hiram to you; he is a prudent and very knowledgeable man,

New American Bible
I am now sending you a craftsman of great skill, Huram-abi,

New Revised Standard Version
“I have dispatched Huram-abi, a skilled artisan, endowed with understanding,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And now I have sent to you a skilful man, endued with understanding, even Hiram,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also now I have sent you a wise man, Khiram, knowing discernment.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, even Huram my master craftsman,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now I have sent thee a wise and understanding man who belonged to Chiram my father

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hiram's Reply
12And 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. 13So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. 14He 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.…

Cross References
1 Kings 5:6-18
Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” / 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!” / 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 7:13-14
Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / 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.

Exodus 31:1-6
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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, ...

Exodus 35:30-35
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, ...

1 Kings 9:11-14
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. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day. ...

1 Kings 10:22
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.

1 Kings 10:28-29
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.

2 Chronicles 4:11-16
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); ...

2 Chronicles 9:10-11
(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)

Isaiah 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.

Ezekiel 27:12
Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares.

Acts 7:44-50
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. / And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, / who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. ...

Acts 17:24-25
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

1 Corinthians 3:10-11
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”


Treasury of Scripture

And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

of huram

2 Chronicles 4:16
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.

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2 Chronicles 2
1. Solomon's laborers for the building of the temple
3. His ambassage to Huram for workmen and provisions
11. Huram sends him a kind answer
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So now I am sending you Huram-abi
Huram-abi, also known as Hiram Abiff in some traditions, is a craftsman sent by King Hiram of Tyre to assist King Solomon in building the temple. This reflects the strong alliance between Israel and Tyre, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in ancient times. The name "Huram" or "Hiram" is of Phoenician origin, indicating his cultural background. This collaboration is reminiscent of the relationship between King David and Hiram, showing continuity in diplomatic relations. The sending of Huram-abi can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to provide for the construction of the temple, a central place of worship for Israel.

a skillful man
The emphasis on Huram-abi's skillfulness underscores the value placed on craftsmanship and artistry in the construction of the temple. This mirrors the biblical theme of God-given talents being used for His glory, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle with Bezalel and Oholiab (Exodus 31:1-6). The temple was not just a physical structure but a symbol of divine presence, requiring the highest level of skill and dedication.

endowed with creativity
Creativity here is seen as a divine gift, enabling Huram-abi to contribute uniquely to the temple's construction. This creativity is not merely artistic but also involves wisdom and understanding, as seen in the detailed work required for the temple's furnishings and decorations. The concept of creativity reflects the image of God in humanity, as God is the ultimate Creator. This phrase also points to the idea that all good and perfect gifts, including creativity, come from God (James 1:17). The temple, as a type of Christ, foreshadows the beauty and perfection found in Jesus, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's dwelling among His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Huram-abi
A skilled craftsman sent by King Hiram of Tyre to assist King Solomon in building the temple. His name suggests a connection to Hiram, the king, and he is noted for his wisdom and understanding in craftsmanship.

2. King Solomon
The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, and he is tasked with constructing the temple as a place of worship for the Israelites.

3. King Hiram of Tyre
The king of Tyre, a city known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen. Hiram had a friendly relationship with both David and Solomon, providing materials and skilled labor for the temple.

4. The Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. The construction of the temple is a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing a permanent dwelling place for God.

5. Tyre
An ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and skilled artisans. Tyre's involvement in the temple construction highlights the collaboration between Israel and its neighbors.
Teaching Points
The Value of God-Given Skills
God equips individuals with specific talents and skills for His purposes. Just as Huram-abi was endowed with understanding for temple construction, believers are called to use their gifts for God's glory.

Collaboration in God's Work
The partnership between Solomon and Hiram illustrates the importance of collaboration in fulfilling God's plans. Believers should seek unity and cooperation in their efforts to serve God.

Wisdom and Understanding
True wisdom and understanding come from God. Like Huram-abi, believers should seek God's guidance in their work and decisions, trusting Him to provide the necessary insight.

The Significance of Worship
The temple's construction underscores the importance of having a dedicated place for worship. Believers should prioritize worship in their lives, recognizing it as central to their relationship with God.(13) Endued with understanding.--See the same phrase in 1Chronicles 12:32.

Of Huram my father's.--Rather, Huram my father--i.e., master, preceptor, as in 2Chronicles 4:16, where Huram is called the "father" of Solomon. (Comp. Genesis 45:8; Judges 17:10; Judges 18:19. So LXX. and Vulgate; Syriac omits.) . . .

Verse 13. - Of Huram my father's. The words of 2 Chronicles 4:11, 16 would invest these with suspicion, if nothing that occurred before did, as e.g. the parallel passage (1 Kings 7:13, 14, 40). There can be no doubt from these passages that the name Huram of this verse is the name of the workman sent (the lamed prefixed being only the objective sign), not the supposed name of King Hiram's father, which, as already seen, was Abibaal. But the following word translated "my father" (אָבִי) is less easily explained; 2 Chronicles 4:16 ("his father") is quite sufficient to negative the rendering" father" altogether. In our text altogether inappropriate, it may be called there altogether impossible. It has been proposed to render it as a proper name Abi, or as an affix of honour, Ab, equal to "master." However, Gesenius (in 'Lexicon,' sub roe. אב (6), which see) furnishes a signification, "chief counsellor," which (taking it to mean chief counsellor, or as it were expert, chief referee, or even only foreman in such matters as might be in question) would well suit all the passages, and remove all difficulty.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So now I
וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

am sending you
שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי (šā·laḥ·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

Huram-abi,
לְחוּרָ֥ם (lə·ḥū·rām)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2361: Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

a skillful
חָכָ֛ם (ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2450: Wise

man
אִישׁ־ (’îš-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

endowed
יוֹדֵ֥עַ (yō·w·ḏê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

with understanding.
בִּינָ֖ה (bî·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 998: An understanding


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