Bible Dictionary
Hiram
Hiram was the king of Tyre who assisted David and Solomon with timber, skilled workers, and trade. The name also belongs to a master craftsman who made the bronze furnishings for Solomon’s temple.
Biblical Usage
The king of Tyre supplied David and Solomon with cedar, fir, materials, and skilled workers. He assisted in Temple construction and participated with Solomon in maritime trade. The craftsman Hiram cast the Temple’s bronze furnishings in the Jordan valley.
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