Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And Hiram added: “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. New Living Translation Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. English Standard Version Hiram also said, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Huram said: “Blessed be YHWH, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, for He has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a temple for YHWH and a house for his kingdom. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Hiram also said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, for He has given King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal house for himself! New American Standard Bible Then Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. NASB 1995 Then Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. NASB 1977 Then Huram continued, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. Legacy Standard Bible Then Huram said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, knowledgeable in insight and understanding, who will build a house for Yahweh and a royal palace for himself. Amplified Bible Hiram said also, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. Berean Annotated Bible And Hiram (noble born) added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David (beloved) a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. Christian Standard Bible Hiram also said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hiram also said: May the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, be praised! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Praise the LORD God of Israel who made heaven and earth! He has given David a son who isn't only wise and smart, but who has the knowledge to build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. English Revised Version Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD, 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 an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation Huram added, "May the LORD God of Israel be praised. He made the heavens and the earth and has given King David a wise son who has insight and intelligence and can build the LORD's temple and a royal palace. Good News Translation Praise the LORD God of Israel, Creator of heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, full of understanding and skill, who now plans to build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself. International Standard Version Hiram also wrote: "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth. He gave King David a wise son, who is acquainted with discretion and understanding, and who is building a temple to the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself. NET Bible Huram also said, "Worthy of praise is the LORD God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself. New Heart English Bible Hiram continued, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, that should build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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. World English Bible Huram continued, “Blessed be Yahweh, 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 Yahweh and a house for his kingdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Huram says, “Blessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who has given a wise son to David the king, knowing wisdom and understanding, who builds a house for YHWH, and a house for his kingdom. Berean Literal Bible And Huram said: “Blessed be YHWH, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, for He has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a temple for YHWH and a house for his kingdom. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation And Huram will say, Praised be Jehovah God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who gave to David the king a wise son, knowing intelligence and understanding, who will build a house to Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And he added, saying: “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who gave to king David a son who is wise, and learned, and intelligent as well as prudent, so that he may build a house to the Lord, and a palace for himself. New American Bible He added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, for having given King David a wise son of intelligence and understanding, who will build a house for the LORD and also his own royal house. New Revised Standard Version Huram also said, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD, and a royal palace for himself. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHiram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who created heaven and earth, who has given to David a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, who has set his mind to build a house for the LORD and a house for his kingdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Khiram said: “Blessed is THE LORD OF LORDS of Israel who created Heaven and Earth, and he gave David a wise, knowledgeable and discerning son, and it was from his mind to build a house for LORD JEHOVAH and a house for his kingdom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Huram said moreover: 'Blessed be the LORD, 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 the LORD, and a house for his kingdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Chiram said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to king David a wise son, and one endowed with knowledge and understanding, who shall build a house for the Lord, and a house for his kingdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hiram's Reply11Then 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.… Cross References And Hiram added: 1 Kings 5:8 Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. 1 Kings 5:1 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, 1 Kings 1:48 saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” Psalm 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. 1 Chronicles 29:10 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. who made the heavens and the earth! Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Isaiah 37:16 “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. Psalm 146:6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. He has given King David a wise son 1 Kings 5:7 When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 1 Chronicles 22:12 Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. with insight and understanding, 1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 3:9 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. who will build a temple for the LORD 1 Kings 5:5 So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ 1 Chronicles 22:10 He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ Treasury of Scripture Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who has 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 1 Kings 5:7 And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people. 1 Chronicles 29:20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king. Psalm 72:18,19 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things… that made heaven Genesis 1:1-2:25 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth… Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 102:5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. 2 Chronicles 1:10-12 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? … an house 2 Chronicles 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. Jump to Previous Blessed Build Continued David Discretion Earth Endowed Endued Heaven House Huram Israel Kingdom Moreover Prudence Understanding WiseJump to Next Blessed Build Continued David Discretion Earth Endowed Endued Heaven House Huram Israel Kingdom Moreover Prudence Understanding Wise2 Chronicles 2 1. Solomon's laborers for the building of the temple3. His ambassage to Huram for workmen and provisions 11. Huram sends him a kind answer 17 And Hiram added: Hiram, the king of Tyre, was a significant ally of both David and Solomon. His relationship with Israel highlights the political alliances of the time, which were often solidified through trade and mutual benefit. Hiram's cooperation with Solomon in building the temple underscores the importance of international relations in achieving national goals. “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. Persons / Places / Events 1. HiramThe king of Tyre, who was a friend and ally of both David and Solomon. He provided materials and skilled labor for the construction of the temple. 2. The LORD, the God of Israel The one true God, creator of heaven and earth, who is acknowledged and praised by Hiram, a Gentile king. 3. King David The former king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his desire to build a temple, though it was his son Solomon who would fulfill this task. 4. Solomon The son of David, known for his wisdom, insight, and understanding, chosen by God to build the temple and a royal palace. 5. The Temple and Royal Palace The temple was a place for worshiping God, and the royal palace was Solomon's residence, both significant in Israel's history. Teaching Points Acknowledgment of God's SovereigntyHiram, a Gentile king, recognizes the LORD as the creator of heaven and earth, reminding us that God's sovereignty is acknowledged beyond Israel. We should also recognize and proclaim God's sovereignty in our lives. Wisdom as a Divine Gift Solomon's wisdom is attributed to God's blessing. We should seek wisdom from God, understanding that true insight and understanding come from Him. The Importance of Godly Alliances The alliance between Hiram and Solomon shows the value of forming partnerships that honor God. We should seek relationships that encourage and support our faith and God-given missions. Building for God's Glory Solomon's task to build the temple and palace was for God's glory and the nation's benefit. We should dedicate our work and achievements to God's glory, ensuring our efforts align with His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 2:12?2. How does 2 Chronicles 2:12 highlight God's wisdom in Solomon's temple project? 3. What does Hiram's blessing reveal about God's relationship with Israel in 2 Chronicles 2:12? 4. How can we seek God's wisdom in our own building projects today? 5. How does Hiram's acknowledgment of God connect with Romans 1:20? 6. In what ways can we recognize God's wisdom in our daily decisions? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 2:12 affirm God's wisdom and power in creation? 8. Why does King Hiram acknowledge the God of Israel in 2 Chronicles 2:12? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 2:12 reveal about the relationship between Israel and Tyre? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 2? 11. How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God? 12. In 2 Chronicles 2:11–12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel’s God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David? 14. 2 Chronicles 13:4-12 - How can the divine intervention claimed here be reconciled with naturalistic or historical explanations of warfare? What Does 2 Chronicles 2:12 Mean And Hiram addedHiram of Tyre responds to Solomon’s request for cedar and craftsmen (1 Kings 5:1-8). • A Gentile king shows respect for Israel’s covenant God, illustrating God’s broader influence among the nations (2 Samuel 5:11). • His words follow Solomon’s own letter (2 Chronicles 2:3-10), showing a relationship grounded in mutual benefit and acknowledgment of divine purpose. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel” is a sincere doxology. • Praise is directed solely to the LORD (Yahweh), affirming His exclusive deity (Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 72:18). • A foreign ruler publicly blesses Israel’s God, foreshadowing nations streaming to Zion (Isaiah 2:2-3; Zechariah 8:22-23). • The phrase echoes David’s own blessings (1 Chronicles 29:10-13), linking Hiram’s words with Israel’s worship vocabulary. Who made the heavens and the earth! Hiram recognizes God as Creator. • This confession mirrors Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 146:5-6—God alone “made heaven and earth.” • By crediting creation to the LORD, Hiram rejects polytheistic ideas common in Tyre, pointing to God’s universal sovereignty (Acts 17:24). • Creation language grounds the coming temple in cosmic reality: the God who formed all will dwell among His people (1 Kings 8:27). He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding The focus shifts to Solomon. • God’s gift of wisdom fulfills His promise in 1 Kings 3:12 and 1 Kings 4:29—“God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight.” • Wisdom is presented as God-given rather than human achievement (Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5). • Mentioning David underscores covenant continuity: the LORD keeps His word to David’s line (2 Samuel 7:12-13). Who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself Two construction projects express dual purposes. • The temple comes first, showing God’s priority (1 Kings 6:1; 2 Chronicles 3:1), while the palace follows (1 Kings 7:1). • Building the temple fulfills David’s desire (1 Chronicles 28:10) and God’s command (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). • The palace signifies stability for the monarchy, illustrating how serving God leads to national blessing (1 Kings 10:23-24). summary Hiram—a Gentile king—recognizes the LORD as Creator and covenant God, praises Him, acknowledges Solomon’s God-given wisdom, and anticipates the construction of both temple and palace. The verse highlights God’s universal sovereignty, faithfulness to David’s line, and the priority of worship, demonstrating that when God’s wisdom guides leaders, both spiritual and civic spheres flourish. (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 1Kings 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 2Chronicles 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 (2Chronicles 7:11; 2Chronicles 8:1). . . . Hebrew Hiramחוּרָם֒ (ḥū·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2361: Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) also said: וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Blessed [be] בָּר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that made עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the heavens הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and the earth! הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has given נָתַן֩ (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set King הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king David לְדָוִ֨יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse a wise חָכָ֗ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise son בֵּ֣ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son with insight שֵׂ֣כֶל (śê·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7922: Intelligence, success and understanding, וּבִינָ֔ה (ū·ḇî·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 998: An understanding who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that will build יִבְנֶה־ (yiḇ·neh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build a temple בַּ֙יִת֙ (ba·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house for the LORD לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and a royal לְמַלְכוּתֽוֹ׃ (lə·mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom palace for himself. וּבַ֖יִת (ū·ḇa·yiṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Chronicles 2:12 NIV2 Chronicles 2:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 2:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 2:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 2:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 2:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 2:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 2:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 2:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 2:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 2:12 Huram continued Blessed be Yahweh the God (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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