Lexical Summary Churam: Huram Original Word: חוּרָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Huram Probably from chuwr; whiteness, i.e. Noble; Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians -- Huram. Compare Chiyram. see HEBREW chuwr see HEBREW Chiyram NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort. from Achiram Definition a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) NASB Translation Huram (10), Huram-abi* (2). Topical Lexicon Identity and Persons Named Huram1. Huram the Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:5) – listed among the sons of Bela, he represents an early Israelite bearer of the name and stands as a reminder that what later became a famous Phoenician name was not unknown among the tribes of Israel. 2. Huram (Hiram) king of Tyre – the contemporary and ally of King Solomon whose reign facilitated unparalleled cooperation between Israel and Phoenicia (2 Chronicles 2:3; 2 Chronicles 8:2, 18; 2 Chronicles 9:21). 3. Huram-abi (“Huram his father” or “Huram my master,” 2 Chronicles 2:13) – the half-Israelite, half-Tyrian artisan commissioned to create the bronze and gold furnishings of Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 4:11, 16). Historical Background The United Monarchy reached its international zenith under Solomon. Tyre, a maritime powerhouse, controlled the cedars of Lebanon and Mediterranean trade routes. Huram king of Tyre extended the goodwill first shown to David (2 Samuel 5:11) and entered into a covenant of mutual benefit with Solomon. Cedar, cypress, and algum logs, skilled laborers, seafaring crews, and finished metalwork flowed south. In return Solomon provided wheat, pressed oil, and access to profitable southern ports and inland markets. Huram King of Tyre: Diplomatic Partner “Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: ‘Deal with me as you did with my father David when you sent him cedars to build a house in which to live.’” (2 Chronicles 2:3) Huram responded with a letter that is striking for its praise of Israel’s God: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them… Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth!” (2 Chronicles 2:11-12) The king’s confession underscores the missionary heartbeat of the Old Testament: a Gentile ruler publicly honors the covenant God. Commercial dealings thus became a stage for witness. Huram’s fleets later enabled the joint Ophir expedition that yielded “four hundred and fifty talents of gold” (2 Chronicles 8:18) and furnished exotic cargo every three years (2 Chronicles 9:21). These ventures financed the temple, palace, and Israel’s growing influence. Huram-abi the Master Craftsman “So now I have sent you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with understanding.” (2 Chronicles 2:13) A craftsman born to a Tyrian father and a mother “of the daughters of Dan” (2 Chronicles 2:14) embodied the union of Gentile expertise and Israelite heritage. His work mirrored Bezalel and Oholiab of Exodus, yet on an unprecedented scale: • The two bronze pillars, Jakin and Boaz. When “Huram finished the work” (2 Chronicles 4:11) the temple stood as a tangible proclamation of the glory of the LORD to Israel and the nations. Theological Themes Covenant Outreach – The friendship between Solomon and Huram accents the promise that “all nations” would be blessed in Abraham’s seed. Tyre’s king testified to Israel’s God; the Gentile artisan fashioned worship implements; sea voyages carried the fame of Yahweh outward. Wisdom and Skill – Solomon’s wisdom attracted international partners, while Huram-abi’s Spirit-endowed craftsmanship (cf. Exodus 31:2-6) revealed that human skill finds its highest purpose in divine worship. Unity in Worship – Bronze and cedar sourced from outside Israel became holy once dedicated. The temple materials anticipate New Covenant reality: living stones from every nation built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). Providence and Provision – Ophir’s gold and Lebanon’s timber underscore that the earth’s resources are the LORD’s (Psalm 24:1). Political alliances and economic exchanges are ultimately instruments in His redemptive plan. Legacy Huram’s name is inseparably linked to Solomon’s temple, a structure that set the pattern for restoration temples and pointed forward to the incarnate Christ (John 2:19-21) and the eschatological sanctuary of Revelation 21:22. Through a Benjamite namesake, a Gentile king, and a bicultural craftsman, Scripture weaves a unified testimony: God gathers diverse peoples and gifts into a single purpose—the exaltation of His glory among the nations. Forms and Transliterations וְחוּרָֽם׃ וחורם׃ חוּרָ֑ם חוּרָ֔ם חוּרָ֤ם חוּרָ֥ם חוּרָ֨ם חוּרָם֒ חוּרָם֙ חורם לְחוּרָ֥ם לחורם chuRam ḥū·rām ḥūrām lə·ḥū·rām lechuRam ləḥūrām vechuRam wə·ḥū·rām wəḥūrāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:5 HEB: וְגֵרָ֥א וּשְׁפוּפָ֖ן וְחוּרָֽם׃ NAS: Gera, Shephuphan and Huram. KJV: And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. INT: Gera Shephuphan and Huram 2 Chronicles 2:3 2 Chronicles 2:11 2 Chronicles 2:12 2 Chronicles 2:13 2 Chronicles 4:11 2 Chronicles 4:16 2 Chronicles 8:2 2 Chronicles 8:18 2 Chronicles 9:21 10 Occurrences |
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