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Hiram
Hiram in the Bible — King of Tyre (2SA 5:11). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “exaltation of life; a destroyer”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
Names & Labels (3)
Hiramproper name
- Hebrew
- חִירוֹם
- Transliteration
- chiyrom
- Meaning
- [my] brother is elevated
- Greek
- Χιραμ
- Reference
- 2SA 5:11
- Strong's
- H2438
King of Tyretitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־צֹר
- Transliteration
- melek tsor
- Meaning
- king of Tyre
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Τύρου
- Reference
- 2SA 5:11
- Strong's
- H4428, H6865
Huramproper name
- Hebrew
- חוּרָם
- Transliteration
- churam
- Meaning
- [my] brother is elevated
- Greek
- Χιραμ
- Reference
- 2CH 2:3
- Strong's
- H2361
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hiram in the Bible?
Hiram is described in the Bible as King of Tyre (2SA 5:11).
What does the name Hiram mean?
The name Hiram means “exaltation of life; a destroyer” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.