Bible Strands
1 Kings 7:14
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative author describes Huram’s arrival at Solomon’s court immediately after the king summons him and before he begins casting the bronze pillars.
The words — The text identifies Huram as the בֵּן (ben) or son of an אַלְמָנָה (almanah) or widow from the tribe of נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali), while noting his father was an אִישׁ (ish) or man of Tyre.
The thread — This profile of a skilled artisan parallels the lineage of Bezalel in Exodus 31:2, while 2 Chronicles 2:14 records a variant genealogy for Huram and 2 Chronicles 4:16 lists the bronze vessels he forged for Solomon.
Why it lands — The verse states that temple craftsmanship was executed by a foreign worker possessing explicit skill and understanding, requiring the reader to track how specific technical expertise was mobilized for the king’s project.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 2:14 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.
- 2 Chronicles 4:16 and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.
- Exodus 31:2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- Exodus 35:30 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.
- Exodus 36:8 All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
- 2 Chronicles 4:11 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:
- Isaiah 28:26 For his God instructs and teaches him properly.