2 Chronicles 2:12
2 Chronicles 2:12 in Multiple Translations
And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Huram said moreover, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
And Huram said, Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, maker of heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, full of wisdom and good sense, to be the builder of a house for the Lord and a house for himself as king.
Hiram went on, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding who is going to build a Temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
Huram sayd moreouer, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which made the heauen and the earth, and that hath giuen vnto Dauid the King a wise sonne, that hath discretion, prudence and vnderstanding to buylde an house for the Lord, and a palace for his kingdome.
And Huram saith, 'Blessed [is] Jehovah, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, knowing wisdom and understanding, who doth build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who would build a house for the LORD and a house for his kingdom.
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that may build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
And he added, saying: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who hath given to king David a wise and knowing son, endued with understanding and prudence, to build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself.
And Hiram added, “Praise Yahweh, the God to whom the Israeli people belong, the one who created the sky and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, one who is very smart/intelligent and who has good skill and understanding. He wants to build a temple for Yahweh and a palace for himself.
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2 Chronicles 2:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי
אִישׁ
חָכָ֛ם
יוֹדֵ֥עַ
בִּינָ֖ה
לְ/חוּרָ֥ם
אָבִֽי
וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
חָכָ֛ם
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
יוֹדֵ֥עַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal
בִּינָ֖ה
bîynâh
H998
understanding
N-fs
לְ/חוּרָ֥ם
Chûwrâm
H2361
Hiram
Prep | N-proper
אָבִֽי
ʼâb
H1
father
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 2:12
וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [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). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: 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 H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
חָכָ֛ם
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
יוֹדֵ֥עַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
בִּינָ֖ה
bîynâh
H998
"understanding"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means understanding or discernment, like having wisdom or knowledge. It appears in books like Proverbs and Psalms, guiding people to make good decisions.
Definition: 1) understanding, discernment 1a) act 1b) faculty 1c) object 1d) personified Aramaic equivalent: bi.nah (בִּינָה "understanding" H0999)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: knowledge, meaning, [idiom] perfectly, understanding, wisdom. See also: Deuteronomy 4:6; Proverbs 4:7; Proverbs 1:2.
לְ/חוּרָ֥ם
Chûwrâm
H2361
"Hiram"
Prep | N-proper
Hiram, also known as Huram, was a noble-born Israelite and a skilled architect who worked on Solomon's temple. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 7:13 and 2 Chronicles 2:13. Hiram was also the name of a king of Tyre who allied with David and Solomon.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16; Another name of chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H) § Huram = "noble born" 1) son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin 2) king of Tyre allied with David and Solomon; alternate spelling for 'Hiram' 3) a chief architect of Solomon's temple; alternate spelling for 'Hiram'
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Huram. Compare H2438 (חִירָם). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:5; 2 Chronicles 4:11; 2 Chronicles 9:21.
אָבִֽי
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-proper
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 2:12
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 2:12
Context — Hiram’s Reply to Solomon
10I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of olive oil. ”
11Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”
12And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
13So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. 14He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 33:6 | By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, |
| 3 | Revelation 4:11 | “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and came to be.” |
| 4 | Psalms 124:8 | Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
| 5 | Luke 1:68 | “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 1:10–12 | Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” |
| 7 | Acts 4:24 | When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. |
| 8 | Psalms 72:18–19 | Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 10:10 | But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 10 | Psalms 146:5–6 | Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. |
2 Chronicles 2:12 Summary
This verse is about Hiram, the king of Tyre, praising God for giving King David a wise son, Solomon, who will build a temple for God and a palace for himself. Hiram is recognizing God's power and authority, and acknowledging Solomon's divine calling. This reminds us that God is the creator of the heavens and the earth, and that He gives us wisdom and understanding to accomplish His plans (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). By acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority, we can cultivate a deeper relationship with Him and fulfill our own purpose in life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hiram mean when he says 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth'?
Hiram is acknowledging the power and majesty of the God of Israel, similar to what we see in Psalm 115:15, where it says 'May you be blessed by the LORD, who made heaven and earth!'
Why does Hiram call Solomon a 'wise son with insight and understanding'?
Hiram is recognizing the wisdom and understanding that God has given Solomon, as promised in 1 Chronicles 22:12, where God says 'May the LORD give you discretion and understanding when he gives you charge over Israel'
What is the significance of Hiram's statement about Solomon building a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself?
Hiram is acknowledging Solomon's divine calling to build a temple for God's glory, as well as his own royal palace, which is a symbol of his earthly authority, as seen in 1 Kings 5:5
How does Hiram's statement reflect his own faith and worldview?
Hiram's statement reflects his own recognition of the God of Israel as the creator of the heavens and the earth, and his respect for the divine authority given to Solomon, which is similar to what we see in Romans 1:20, where it says 'For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen'
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to acknowledge God as the creator of the heavens and the earth in my own life?
- How can I cultivate wisdom and understanding like Solomon, and what are the benefits of having a close relationship with God?
- What are some ways that I can use my own gifts and talents to build up God's kingdom and bring glory to His name?
- How can I balance my own desires and ambitions with a desire to serve and honor God, like Solomon's desire to build a temple for the LORD?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 2:12
Huram said, moreover, blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth,.... Huram seems to have had some good notions of the divine Being, not only as the God of the people of Israel, in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 2:12
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 2:12
2 Chronicles 2:12 Huram said moreover, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.Ver. 12. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth.] Egregia est confessio. Aristotle held the world’ s eternity.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 2:12
(12) Huram said moreover.—And Huram said, that is, in his letter to Solomon. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth.—In 1 Kings 5:7 we read simply, “Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.” The chronicler has perhaps modified the words of his source in a monotheistic sense; although it is quite possible that Jeaovah was known to the polytheist Phoenician by the title of “Maker of heaven and earth.” (Comp. Genesis 14:19.) An inscription of the Persian emperor Xerxes speaks of the Supreme in terms which resemble what Solomon says in 2 Chronicles 2:5, as well as Huram’s language here: “The great god Ahuramazda, great one of the gods, who made this earth, who made these heavens” (inscription on rocks at Elvend). An house for his kingdom.—A royal palace (2 Chronicles 7:11; 2 Chronicles 8:1).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 2:12
12. prudence and understanding] R.V. discretion and understanding (as in 1 Chronicles 22:12, R.V.). that might build] R.V. that should build.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 2:12
The Lord ... that made heaven and earth - This appears to have been a formula designating the Supreme God with several of the Asiatic nations.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 2:12
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Origin of Man in Relation to the Theory of Evolution by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three fundamental principles of Christian faith. The first principle is the belief in the word of God as the foundation of understanding. The |
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Our Word - His Word, 1977 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the presence and power of God in our lives. He references Ephesians 2:2 and 2 Kings 4:4-5 to highlight how the Spirit of Error and the God of |
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Seeking His Preeminence - Part 2 by Lehman Strauss | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to the word of God. He shares a personal anecdote about his hearing checkup and how it reminded him of the signi |
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Revelation of God by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the last days and the creation of the earth. He references the book of Job, stating that the morning stars and sons of God wer |
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The Word of Men and the Word of God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of receiving the gospel not as the word of men, but as the word of God, emphasizing the vital distinction between the two. He delves into |
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The Breath of God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of the promised Presence of God and the eternal Word of God, which transcends mere physical texts. He contrasts the fleeting interests of hum |