2 Chronicles 4:16
2 Chronicles 4:16 in Multiple Translations
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.
The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.
The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all the vessels thereof, did Huram his father make for king Solomon, for the house of Jehovah, of bright brass.
All the pots and the spades and the meat-hooks and their vessels, which Huram, who was as his father, made for King Solomon for the house of the Lord, were of polished brass.
All the metalwork Hiram made for King Solomon for the house of the Lord was of polished bronze.
Pottes also and besomes, and fleshhookes, and all these vessels made Huram his father, to King Salomon for the house of the Lord, of shining brasse.
and the pots, and the shovels, and the forks, and all their vessels, hath Huram his father made for king Solomon, for the house of Jehovah, of brass purified.
Huram-abi also made the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all its vessels for King Solomon, for the LORD’s house, of bright bronze.
The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.
And the caldrons, and fleshhooks, and bowls. All the vessels did Hiram his father make for Solomon in the house of the Lord of the finest brass.
the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other things needed for the work at the altar. All those things that Huram and his workers made for King Solomon were made of polished bronze.
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2 Chronicles 4:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
הַ֠/סִּירוֹת
וְ/אֶת
הַ/יָּעִ֤ים
וְ/אֶת
הַ/מִּזְלָגוֹת֙
וְ/אֶת
כָּל
כְּלֵי/הֶ֔ם
עָשָׂ֞ה
חוּרָ֥ם
אָבִ֛יו
לַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
לְ/בֵ֣ית
יְהוָ֑ה
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת
מָרֽוּק
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ֠/סִּירוֹת
çîyr
H5518
pot
Art | N-cp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/יָּעִ֤ים
yâʻ
H3257
shovel
Art | N-mp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/מִּזְלָגוֹת֙
mazlêg
H4207
fork
Art | N-fp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלֵי/הֶ֔ם
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp | Suff
עָשָׂ֞ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חוּרָ֥ם
Chûwrâm
H2361
Hiram
N-proper
אָבִ֛יו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-proper
לַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
מָרֽוּק
mâraq
H4838
to polish
V-Qal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 4:16
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ֠/סִּירוֹת
çîyr
H5518
"pot"
Art | N-cp
This word refers to a thorn or a hook, something that springs up rapidly. It can also mean a pot or a pan, and is used in various contexts in the Bible, including cooking and fishing.
Definition: 1) pot 1a) pot (household utensil) 1b) pot (of temple)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: caldron, fishhook, pan, (wash-)pot, thorn. See also: Exodus 16:3; Ecclesiastes 7:6; Psalms 58:10.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/יָּעִ֤ים
yâʻ
H3257
"shovel"
Art | N-mp
A shovel is a tool used for digging or lifting, like the ones used in Exodus to build the tabernacle. It's a simple, everyday item mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: shovel
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: shovel. See also: Exodus 27:3; 1 Kings 7:45; Jeremiah 52:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מִּזְלָגוֹת֙
mazlêg
H4207
"fork"
Art | N-fp
A fork, specifically a three-pronged fork, was used in ancient Israelite sacrifices, as described in the book of Leviticus. This word is used to describe the tool used by priests to handle meat during sacrifices.
Definition: three-pronged fork Another spelling of miz.la.gah (מִזְלָגָה "fork" H4207B)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fleshhook. See also: Exodus 27:3; 1 Samuel 2:13; 2 Chronicles 4:16.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלֵי/הֶ֔ם
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
עָשָׂ֞ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
חוּרָ֥ם
Chûwrâm
H2361
"Hiram"
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.
אָבִ֛יו
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.
לַ/מֶּ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
מָרֽוּק
mâraq
H4838
"to polish"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To polish something means to make it shine or smooth, and this Hebrew word describes the act of polishing or sharpening an object. It can also imply rinsing or scouring something clean. The KJV translates it as bright, furbish, or scour.
Definition: 1) to scour, polish 1a) (Qal) to scour, polish 1b) (Pual) to be scoured
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bright, furbish, scour. See also: Leviticus 6:21; Proverbs 20:30; Jeremiah 46:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 4:16
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 4:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
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- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 4:16
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- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 4:16
Context — Completion of the Bronze Works
14the stands; the basins on the stands;
15the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;
16and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.
17The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah. 18Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 2:13 | So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 7:13–14 | Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 4:11 | Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God: |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 28:17 | the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; |
| 5 | Zechariah 14:20–21 | On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar. Indeed, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD of Hosts, and all who sacrifice will come and take some pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of Hosts. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 7:45 | and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze. |
| 7 | Exodus 27:3 | Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 2:13–14 | or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. |
| 9 | Exodus 38:3 | He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. |
2 Chronicles 4:16 Summary
[This verse, 2 Chronicles 4:16, tells us about the many articles made of polished bronze for the house of the Lord, including pots, shovels, and meat forks, which were all made with great care and attention to detail, just like the temple itself, as described in 1 Kings 6:7. The use of polished bronze shows the value and importance of the temple and its furnishings. As we read in Hebrews 10:25, we are also called to gather together and serve the Lord with excellence and quality, just like the craftsman Huram-abi. By focusing on quality and excellence, we can reflect the beauty and splendor of God's temple in our own lives and service to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the various articles made by Huram-abi for the house of the Lord?
According to 2 Chronicles 4:16, the articles included pots, shovels, meat forks, and all other necessary items, all made of polished bronze, as seen in the context of 2 Chronicles 4:14-15, where the stands, basins, and the Sea are mentioned.
Why were these articles made of polished bronze?
The Bible does not explicitly state why these articles were made of polished bronze in 2 Chronicles 4:16, but it can be inferred that bronze was a valuable and durable material, suitable for the sacred use in the house of the Lord, similar to the bronze altar in Exodus 27:1-2.
Who was Huram-abi and what was his role in making these articles?
Huram-abi was a skilled craftsman who worked for King Solomon, and according to 2 Chronicles 4:16, he made all these objects for the house of the Lord, demonstrating his expertise and artistry, as also seen in 1 Kings 7:13-14 where Huram-abi is described as a skilled bronze worker.
What can we learn from the abundance of bronze articles made for the house of the Lord?
The abundance of bronze articles, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4:18, highlights the richness and splendor of the temple, and serves as a reminder of God's provision and the importance of generosity, as seen in Malachi 3:10, where God promises to pour out a blessing if we give generously to Him.
Reflection Questions
- How does the attention to detail in the construction of the temple, as seen in 2 Chronicles 4:16, reflect the character of God and our worship of Him?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and splendor of God's temple in my own life and service to Him, as inspired by the polished bronze articles?
- What does the use of polished bronze in the temple articles teach me about the value and importance of quality and excellence in my own work and service to the Lord?
- How can I, like Huram-abi, use my skills and talents to serve the Lord and contribute to the building of His kingdom, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 4:16
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 4:16
To wit, the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapiters which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two wreaths to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were on the top of the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
His father, i.e. Solomon’ s father; the relative being put before the antecedent, which is not unusual in the Hebrew tongue. And he is so called here, because Solomon usually called him by that name, out of that great respect which he bore to him for his excellent art and service which he did for him; it being usual to call great artists and inventors of things by this name; of which see ,21. Or, Huram Abiu, or Abif, a man so called, or Huram Abi, as .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
2 Chronicles 4:16 The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.Ver. 16. Did Huram his father,] i.e., Whom Solomon called father for his age and great worth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
(16) The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks.—“Fleshhooks” (mizlβgτth) should apparently be “bowls” (mizrβqτth). (Comp. 2 Chronicles 4:1, and 1 Kings 7:45.) But in Exodus 27:3, pots and shovels and bowls and fleshhooks are mentioned in succession as utensils of the altar. Perhaps, therefore, both words should be read here and in Kings. LXX., καὶτοὺςποδιστήραςκαὶτοὺςἀναλημπτῆραςκαὶτοὺςλέβηταςκαὶτὰςκρεάγρας . The Vulg. merely repeats 2 Chronicles 4:11 (et lebetes et creagras et phialas). A stop should follow the last; “And all their instruments,” &c., being a new sentence. And all their instruments.—1 Kings 7:45, and all these instruments, which appears correct, though the LXX. supports our present reading (πάντατὰσκέυηαὐτῶν). “Their instruments” could hardly mean the moulds in which they were cast, as Zφckler suggests. The moulds would not be made in “polished brass.” Huram his father.—See Note on 2 Chronicles 2:13. Bright.—Polished. Jeremiah 46:4 (mβrϋq).
Kings has the synonym mĕ ?mτrβt. (Comp. Isaiah 18:2.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:16
Verse 16. Huram his father] אב ab, father, is often used in Hebrew to signify a master, inventor, chief operator, and is very probably used here in the former sense by the Chaldee: All these Chiram his master made for King Solomon; or Chiram Abi, or rather Hiram, made for the king.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 4:16
16. the fleshhooks] Heb. mizlagoth. In 2 Chronicles 4:11 and 1 Kings 7:45 (the parallel passages) the basons (Heb. mizraḳ ?oth). Huram his father] See note on 2 Chronicles 2:13.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 4:16
Huram his father - Or, “Huram his master-workman” (2 Chronicles 2:13 note).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 4:16
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Aspects of the City by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the purpose of trials and adversity in the lives of believers. They suggest that these challenges are allowed by God to deepen and strengthe |
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All Turned to Holiness by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the transformative power of holiness in everyday life, illustrating how all aspects of existence can be consecrated to God. He reflects on the joy of dedic |
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Holiness to the Lord. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the glorious day predicted by the prophets and apostles, where true religion will universally prevail and Christians will attain greater sanctification |
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The Gentiles in Relation to the Coming of the Lord. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the future events prophesied in the Bible, focusing on the restoration and blessings of Israel, the defeat of the nations gathered against Jerusalem, t |
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A Silver Vein of Sanctity by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true holiness permeates every aspect of a believer's life, not just in spiritual practices but also in everyday activities. He illustrates that a holy |
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Jerusalem and Its Royal Owner (As Seen by Zechariah) by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of Jerusalem, both earthly and heavenly, as a symbol of God's chosen people and the heavenly city. He emphasizes the transformation from b |