Bible Strands
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The king of Israel addresses the king of Tyre during the commissioning phase of the temple project. He identifies the artisan’s lineage and technical qualifications to authorize his deployment.
The words — The text highlights בֶּן־ (ben-) for "son of" and אִשָּׁ֞ה ('i.Shah) for "woman," establishing the artisan’s mixed heritage. It also notes צֹרִ֡י (tzo.Ri) as "Tyrian," confirming his paternal origin.
The thread — This description of a craftsman skilled in metals, fabrics, and engraving echoes the specifications in Exodus 31:3 and the parallel account in 1 Kings 7:13. The same materials and techniques are reiterated in 2 Chronicles 2:7.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to recognize that sacred construction depends on verified human expertise and cross-cultural cooperation. It demands practical submission to skilled labor rather than miraculous shortcut.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.
- Exodus 31:3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- 1 Kings 7:13 Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre.