What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 2:14? He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan The verse begins by identifying the artisan’s mother as an Israelite of the tribe of Dan (cf. 1 Kings 7:13-14). This tells Solomon that: • The craftsman shares covenant roots with Israel, assuring spiritual compatibility for temple work (Exodus 31:1-3). • God habitually raises gifted people from among His own to accomplish sacred tasks, just as He did with Bezalel and Oholiab for the tabernacle (Exodus 35:30-35). and his father is a man of Tyre His Phoenician father links him to Tyre’s famed guilds of metalworkers and carpenters (2 Samuel 5:11). The union of Danite faith and Tyrian expertise illustrates: • How the Lord can blend nations for His purposes, echoing the earlier alliance between David and King Hiram (1 Chronicles 14:1). • A picture of the church’s future mission, where Jew and Gentile serve together in God’s house (Ephesians 2:14-22). He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen The catalog of materials mirrors the list for the tabernacle (Exodus 25:3-7) and David’s stockpile for the temple (1 Chronicles 29:2). It highlights: • Comprehensive mastery—precious metals for ornament, base metals for structure, textiles for beauty, and stone and wood for stability. • God’s provision of a “one-stop” artisan so Solomon need not search multiple specialists (2 Chronicles 2:7). He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him Beyond raw skill, he possesses creative versatility and obedience to a given plan—vital when the blueprint comes from the Lord (1 Chronicles 28:19). • “Every kind of engraving” recalls the intricate cherubim, pomegranates, and lilies of temple décor (1 Kings 7:18-20). • His readiness to “execute any design” models how servants ought to follow God’s pattern exactly (Exodus 25:9, 40). He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David Solomon is assured of seamless teamwork between Tyrian expertise and Israelite labor (1 Chronicles 22:2-3). This cooperation teaches: • Unity of purpose—many hands, one temple (1 Corinthians 3:9-11). • Faithfulness to past leadership—honoring David’s preparatory work while advancing Solomon’s reign (2 Chronicles 2:4-6). summary 2 Chronicles 2:14 introduces Huram-abi as God’s specially prepared artisan, uniquely qualified by mixed heritage, comprehensive craftsmanship, creative adaptability, and cooperative spirit. The verse reassures Solomon that the temple will be built with excellence, blending Israel’s covenant faith with Tyre’s renowned skills, all under God’s sovereign orchestration. |
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