2 Chronicles 2:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now I am sending a man of skill and understanding, my master craftsman Huram,

Berean Standard Bible:

So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.

American Standard Version:

And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And now I have sent^{H7971} a cunning^{H2450} man^{H376}, endued^{H3045} with understanding^{H998}, of Huram^{H2361} my father's^{H1},

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 2:13

2 Chronicles 2:13 is a verse that captures a segment of a message from King Solomon of Israel to King Hiram of Tyre. The historical context of this verse is set during the preparations for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, which is one of the most significant events in Jewish history. Solomon, having succeeded his father, King David, seeks to fulfill the dream of building a grand temple to house the Ark of the Covenant and to serve as a central place of worship for the Israelites.

In this verse, Solomon acknowledges the expertise required for such a monumental task by stating that he has sent a "cunning man," which in the Hebrew text is translated as a man skilled in various arts and crafts, "endued with understanding," indicating wisdom and knowledge. This man is Huram-abi, also known as Hiram in some translations, an artisan of exceptional ability, whose father was from Tyre and whose mother was from the tribe of Naphtali in Israel. Huram-abi is renowned for his proficiency in working with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as in engraving, and is well-versed in the sophisticated artistic techniques of the time.

The themes present in this verse include the recognition of specialized skill and wisdom, the importance of international cooperation and alliance (as seen in the relationship between Solomon and Hiram), and the preparation and planning required for significant religious and architectural undertakings. Solomon's action of sending Huram-abi also reflects his commitment to building the Temple with the highest level of craftsmanship, befitting the glory of God as understood within the Israelite tradition. This cooperation between the two kingdoms is emblematic of the broader cultural and economic exchanges that were common among ancient Near Eastern civilizations.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
   
2. Strong's Number: H2450
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָכָם
   Transliteration: châkâm
   Pronunciation: khaw-kawm'
   Description: from חָכַם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).
   
3. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3045
   There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדַע
   Transliteration: yâdaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
   Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.
   
5. Strong's Number: H998
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּינָה
   Transliteration: bîynâh
   Pronunciation: bee-naw'
   Description: from בִּין; understanding; knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2361
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוּרָם
   Transliteration: Chûwrâm
   Pronunciation: khoo-rawm'
   Description: probably from חוּר; whiteness, i.e. noble; Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians; Huram. Compare חִירָם.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.