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 1Ki.7.13 also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13 4.16
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.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 5:11 |
| 1 Kings | 5:15* · 5:16* · 5:21* · 5:22* · 5:24* · 5:25* · 5:26* · 7:13 · 7:40 · 7:45 · 9:11 · 9:12 · 9:14 · 9:27 · 10:11 · 10:12 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:5 · 14:1 |
| 2 Chronicles | 2:2* · 2:10* · 2:11* · 2:12* · 4:11 · 4:16 · 8:2 · 8:18 · 9:10 · 9:21 |
Profile
Male • Syrian craftsman • A skilled craftsman from Tyre.
Syrian living at the time of United Monarchy
Hiram, a skilled craftsman from Tyre, was commissioned by Solomon to create the bronze furnishings for the temple.
- A king of Syria living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13;
- referred to as Hiram חִירָם, or Hiram (KJV= Huram) or Hiram (=Ketiv. Qere, KJV= Huram) חוּרָם, or Huram/-abi (KJV= Huram my father's) חוּרָם אָב.
Hiram, also known as Huram or Huram-abi, was a highly skilled craftsman from Tyre who was commissioned by King Solomon to create the bronze furnishings for the First Temple in Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 7 and 2 Chronicles 2 and 4.
Hiram was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman from Tyre (1 Kings 7:14; 2 Chronicles 2:14). He was renowned for his expertise in working with bronze, as well as his skill in engraving, designing, and executing various artistic works.
King Solomon requested that Hiram, the king of Tyre, send him this skilled craftsman to assist in the construction of the temple (2 Chronicles 2:13-14). Hiram the craftsman was then sent to Jerusalem, where he created the bronze pillars, the bronze Sea (a large basin), the bronze stands, and various other bronze furnishings for the temple (1 Kings 7:15-45; 2 Chronicles 4:11-16).
The detailed descriptions of Hiram's work in the biblical text underscore the importance and magnificence of the temple furnishings. His contributions were integral to the beauty and functionality of the temple, and his skill and artistry were highly valued by both Solomon and the people of Israel.
All entries for Hiram or Huram or Huram-abi: חִירָם ☩ חוּרָם ☩ חוּרָם