Lexical Definition

‎חִירָם‎ Chîyrâm (khee-rawm') Hiram ^N:N-M-P
or חִירוֹם Chîyrôwm (khee-rome'); another form of ‎חוּרָם‎

Hiram, Huram.

• § Hiram, Huram = "noble"
• Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians

1) the king of Tyre who sent workmen and materials to Jerusalem to build both the palace for David and the temple for Solomon
2) the chief architect and engineer of Solomon's temple sent by King Hiram to Solomon

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.11
• Also named: chu.ram (‎חו‎ּ‎ר‎ָ‎ם‎ "Hiram" חוּרָם)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎חִירָם‎ proper name, masculine Hiram (Phoenician ‎חרם‎; abbreviated from foregoing) — ‎׳‎‎ח‎ 2Sam 5:11 + 18 t. 1 Kings + Kt 1Chr 14:1; 2Chr 4:11; 2Chr 9:10 (all Qr ‎חוּרָם‎); ‎חִירוֺם‎ 1Kgs 5:24* 1 Ki 5:32; 1Kgs 7:40 also ‎חוּרָם‎ 1Chr 8:5 + 9 t. Chronicles —

1. king of Tyre, contemporary of David & Solomon 2Sam 5:11; 1Kgs 5:15* (twice in verse); 1Kgs 5:16*; 1Kgs 5:21*; 1Kgs 5:22*; 1Kgs 5:24*; 1Kgs 5:25* (twice in verse); 1Kgs 5:26* 5:32; 1Kgs 9:11 (twice in verse); 1Kgs 9:12; 1Kgs 9:14; 1Kgs 9:27; 1Kgs 10:11; 1Kgs 10:12; 1Chr 14:1; 2Chr 2:2*; 2Chr 2:10*; 2Chr 2:11*; 2Chr 8:2; 2Chr 8:18; 2Chr 9:10; 2Chr 9:21.

2. an artificer of Tyre, sent by Hiram the king 1Kgs 7:13; 1Kgs 7:40 (twice in verse); 1Kgs 7:45; 2Chr 2:12*; 2Chr 4:11 (twice in verse); 2Chr 4:16.

3. a Benjamite 1Chr 8:5.

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Male • Syrian king • King of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon.

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiram, king of Tyre, provided materials and craftsmen for the construction of David's palace and Solomon's temple and palace.

• A king of Syria living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.11;
• referred to as Hiram חִירָם, or Hiram (=Ketiv. Qere, KJV= Huram) חוּרָם.

Hiram, also known as Huram, was the king of Tyre, a Phoenician city-state located on the Mediterranean coast north of Israel. He is mentioned in several passages in the Old Testament, primarily in connection with his alliances with King David and King Solomon of Israel.

During David's reign, Hiram sent envoys to David and provided him with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons to build his palace (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Chronicles 14:1). This gesture demonstrated the friendly relationship between Tyre and Israel and Hiram's recognition of David's growing power and influence in the region.

Hiram's alliance with Israel continued during the reign of Solomon, David's son. He played a significant role in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem by supplying Solomon with cedar and cypress logs, as well as skilled craftsmen (1 Kings 5; 2 Chronicles 2:3-16). In exchange, Solomon provided Hiram with large quantities of wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine (1 Kings 5:11; 2 Chronicles 2:10).

The two kings also collaborated on maritime expeditions, with Hiram sending his skilled sailors to join Solomon's fleet in voyages to Ophir, a region known for its wealth in gold and other precious items (1 Kings 9:27-28; 10:11, 22; 2 Chronicles 8:18; 9:10, 21).

In addition to their trade and construction projects, Hiram and Solomon exchanged gifts and engaged in diplomatic relations (1 Kings 9:11-14; 2 Chronicles 8:2). Their friendship and cooperation were instrumental in the growth and prosperity of both Tyre and Israel during this period.

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