The meaning of “חִירָם”
Understanding Chîyrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חִירוֹם Chîyrôwm (khee-rome'); another form of חוּרָם Hiram, Huram. - § Hiram, Huram = "noble" - Chiram or Chirom, th...
חִירָם
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 5:11 | “And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.” Word: חִירָם (Chîyrâm) | |
| 1 Kings 7:13 | “And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre.” Word: חִירָם (Chîyrâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 14:1 | “Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.” Word: חִירָם (Chîyrâm) |