Bible Dictionary
Huram
Huram is the name of a Benjamite, the king of Tyre who supported David and Solomon, and the skilled Tyrian craftsman who worked on Solomon’s temple and other projects.
Definition
Huram is the name of a Benjamite, the king of Tyre allied with David and Solomon, and a skilled Tyrian artisan. The Tyrian king and craftsman are elsewhere called Hiram.
Biblical Usage
Huram the king supported David and Solomon. Huram the artisan worked in connection with Solomon’s temple and other projects. A separate Huram appears in the genealogy of Benjamin.
Historical Background
The name means “noble-born.” The supplied material distinguishes three individuals bearing the name or its variant: a Benjamite, the Tyrian king, and the Tyrian craftsman.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(noble born).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hu'-ram (churam, "noble-born"):</p><p>(1) Grandson of Benjamin (1Ch 8:5).</p><p>(2) King of Tyre in alliance with David and Solomon. So named in 2Ch 2:3,11,12; 8:2; 9:10,21, but elsewhere written HIRAM (which see).</p><p>(3) The Tyrian artisan who is so named in 2Ch 2:13; 4:11,16, but elsewhere called "Hiram."</p>