Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Send me, therefore, a man skilled to work in gold and silver, bronze and iron, and in purple, crimson and blue yarn, and experienced in the art of engraving, to work in Judah and Jerusalem with my skilled workers, whom my father David provided. New Living Translation “So send me a master craftsman who can work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as with purple, scarlet, and blue cloth. He must be a skilled engraver who can work with the craftsmen of Judah and Jerusalem who were selected by my father, David. English Standard Version So now send me a man skilled to work in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue fabrics, trained also in engraving, to be with the skilled workers who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Berean Standard Bible Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. Berean Literal Bible And now send to me a skillful man to work in the gold, and in the silver, and in the bronze, and in the iron, and in the purple and crimson and blue, and who has skill in engraving engravings with the wise who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father prepared. King James Bible Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. New King James Version Therefore send me at once a man skillful to work in gold and silver, in bronze and iron, in purple and crimson and blue, who has skill to engrave with the skillful men who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. New American Standard Bible Now send me a skilled man to work in gold, silver, brass, iron, and in purple, crimson, and violet fabrics, one who knows how to make engravings, to work with the skilled workers whom I have in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. NASB 1995 “Now send me a skilled man to work in gold, silver, brass and iron, and in purple, crimson and violet fabrics, and who knows how to make engravings, to work with the skilled men whom I have in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. NASB 1977 “And now send me a skilled man to work in gold, silver, brass and iron, and in purple, crimson and violet fabrics, and who knows how to make engravings, to work with the skilled men whom I have in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Legacy Standard Bible So now, send me a wise man to work in gold, silver, brass, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue fabrics, and who knows how to make engravings, to work with the wise men whom I have in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father prepared. Amplified Bible Now send me a man who is skilled to work in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue fabrics, and who knows how to make engravings, to work with the skilled men who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. Berean Annotated Bible Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace), whom my father David (beloved) provided. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, send me an artisan who is skilled in engraving to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with the artisans who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, appointed by my father David. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, send me a craftsman who is skilled in engraving to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with the craftsmen who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, appointed by my father David. American Standard Version Now therefore send me a man skilful to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that knoweth how to grave all manner of gravings, to be with the skilful men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. Contemporary English Version Send me a worker who can not only carve, but who can work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as make brightly colored cloth. The person you send will work here in Judah and Jerusalem with the skilled workers that my father has already hired. English Revised Version Now therefore send me a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave all manner of gravings, to be with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Send me a man who has the skill to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron as well as purple, dark red, and violet cloth. He should know how to make engravings with the skilled men whom my father David provided for me in Judah and Jerusalem. Good News Translation Now send me a man with skill in engraving, in working gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in making blue, purple, and red cloth. He will work with the craftsmen of Judah and Jerusalem whom my father David selected. International Standard Version "At any rate, send me an individual who is a skilled craftsman in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as in purple, crimson, and blue materials, who knows how to craft engravings, so he may work with the craftsmen whom I have assembled in Judah and Jerusalem, as provided for by my father David. NET Bible "Now send me a man who is skilled in working with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as purple, crimson, and violet colored fabrics, and who knows how to engrave. He will work with my skilled craftsmen here in Jerusalem and Judah, whom my father David provided. New Heart English Bible "Now therefore send me a man skillful to work in gold, and in silver, and in bronze, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and who knows how to engrave engravings, to be with the skillful men who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Webster's Bible Translation Send me now therefore a man skillful to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that hath skill to grave with the skillful men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSend me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. World English Bible “Now therefore send me a man skillful to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, in iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue, and who knows how to engrave engravings, to be with the skillful men who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, send a wise man to me to work in gold, and in silver, and in bronze, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and knowing to engrave engravings with the wise men who [are] with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom my father David prepared; Berean Literal Bible And now send to me a skillful man to work in the gold, and in the silver, and in the bronze, and in the iron, and in the purple and crimson and blue, and who has skill in engraving engravings with the wise who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father prepared. Young's Literal Translation And now, send to me a wise man to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and knowing to grave gravings with the wise men who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father prepared; Smith's Literal Translation And now send to me a man wise to work in gold and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and cerulean purple, and knowing to engrave engravings with the wise which are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, which David my father prepared. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSend me therefore a skilful man, that knoweth how to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, and in iron, in purple, in scarlet and in blue, and that hath skill in engraving, with the artificers, which I have with me in Judea and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, send to me a learned man, who knows how to work with gold and silver, with brass and iron, with purple, scarlet, and hyacinth, and who knows how to carve engravings, along with these artisans that I have with me in Judea and Jerusalem, whom my father David has prepared. New American Bible Now, send me men skilled at work in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, in purple, crimson, and violet fabrics, and who know how to do engraved work, to join the skilled craftsmen who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father appointed. New Revised Standard Version So now send me an artisan skilled to work in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue fabrics, trained also in engraving, to join the skilled workers who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow therefore, send me a man skilled to work in gold and in silver and in brass and in iron and in purple and in fine linen and in crimson and in blue, and who has the skill to engrave with the skilled men who are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore send me one wise man, one that will work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron and in purple, and in fine white linen, and in sky blue, and in dark blue, and knows how to cast keys with the wise men who are in Yehuda and in Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore send me a man skilful to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that hath skill to grave all manner of gravings, to be with the skilful men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now send me a man wise and skilled to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and in scarlet, and in blue, and one that knows how to grave together with the craftsmen who are with me in Juda and in Jerusalem, which materials my father David prepared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Preparations for the Temple…6But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him? 7Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. 8Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours… Cross References Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving Exodus 31:1-6 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, … Exodus 35:30-35 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, … 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. to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. / Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, … Exodus 31:4-5 to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, / to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. Isaiah 60:17 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. Exodus 35:25 Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. Exodus 25:4 blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; Exodus 26:1 “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, 1 Chronicles 22:15-16 You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 1 Kings 5:18 So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. Ezra 3:7 They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. whom my father David provided. 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. / The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, 1 Chronicles 29:16 O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. 1 Kings 5:6 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” Treasury of Scripture Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide. cunning Exodus 31:3-5 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, … 1 Kings 7:14 He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. Isaiah 28:26,29 For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him… to grave [heb] to grave gravings 1 Chronicles 22:15,16 Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work… Jump to Previous Blue Brass Crimson Cunning David Engrave Engravings Gold Grave Iron Jerusalem Judah Manner Provide Provided Purple Silver Skilful Skill Skillful WorkJump to Next Blue Brass Crimson Cunning David Engrave Engravings Gold Grave Iron Jerusalem Judah Manner Provide Provided Purple Silver Skilful Skill Skillful Work2 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 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving This request is part of Solomon's preparations for building the temple, a task his father David had desired but was not permitted to complete. The need for a skilled craftsman highlights the importance of artistry and craftsmanship in the construction of the temple, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. The emphasis on engraving suggests detailed and intricate work, which was a significant aspect of ancient Near Eastern art and architecture. This request also underscores the collaboration between Israel and other nations, as Solomon seeks expertise beyond his own people. to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem whom my father David provided Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel, son of David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. Hiram The king of Tyre, who provided materials and skilled workers for Solomon's temple. 3. Craftsman A skilled worker requested by Solomon to assist in the construction of the temple, particularly in artistic and metalwork. 4. Judah and Jerusalem The regions where the temple construction took place, central to the worship and identity of Israel. 5. David Solomon's father, who made preparations for the temple's construction, including gathering materials and craftsmen. Teaching Points The Importance of Skill and ExcellenceGod values skill and excellence in our work, as seen in Solomon's request for a skilled craftsman. We should strive to develop our talents and use them for God's glory. Collaboration in God's Work The construction of the temple required collaboration between different people and nations. In the body of Christ, we are called to work together, utilizing diverse gifts for a common purpose. Preparation and Provision Just as David prepared for the temple's construction, we should prepare and plan for the tasks God sets before us, trusting in His provision. The Role of Beauty in Worship The detailed work in the temple reflects the role of beauty in worship. Our worship should reflect the beauty and majesty of God, whether through art, music, or other expressions. Legacy and Continuity Solomon's work on the temple was a continuation of David's vision. We should consider how our actions contribute to a legacy of faith and service for future generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 2:7?2. How does 2 Chronicles 2:7 emphasize the importance of skilled labor for God’s work? 3. What qualities should we seek in those who serve in church ministries today? 4. How does Solomon's request for skilled workers connect to Exodus 31:1-6? 5. In what ways can we use our skills to glorify God in daily life? 6. How can we ensure our talents are dedicated to God's purposes like Solomon's? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 2:7 reflect the importance of skilled labor in biblical times? 8. Why did Solomon seek a craftsman from Tyre according to 2 Chronicles 2:7? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 2:7 reveal about Israel's relationship with neighboring nations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 2? 11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 12. Why is there no broader historical record of the forced labor Solomon imposes on foreigners in 2 Chronicles 2:17–18? 13. (2 Chronicles 7:16) How do we reconcile God's statement that His Name would dwell in the temple 'forever' with the destruction of that temple in subsequent history? 14. In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead? What Does 2 Chronicles 2:7 Mean Send me, thereforeSolomon is addressing Hiram king of Tyre, building on the friendly alliance David had forged (1 Kings 5:1–2). The request acknowledges that, though Solomon rules a mighty kingdom, he still needs outside help. This humility mirrors Moses asking Hobab to guide Israel through the wilderness (Numbers 10:29–32) and Paul depending on coworkers like Timothy and Titus (Philippians 2:19; Titus 1:4). God repeatedly shows that His projects thrive when His people cooperate rather than isolate (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10). A craftsman skilled in engraving The Hebrew kings valued artistry that honored the Lord, just as Bezalel and Oholiab were “filled with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship” (Exodus 31:1–6). Solomon seeks a worker whose gifts are both technical and spiritual, because beauty in worship points to the beauty of God (Psalm 27:4; Revelation 21:18–21). By asking for a single master craftsman, Solomon underscores that excellence spreads: one gifted leader can train many, echoing 2 Timothy 2:2. To work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron Each metal carries symbolism: • Gold—divine glory (Exodus 25:11; Revelation 1:13). • Silver—redemption and purity (Exodus 30:11–16; Zechariah 13:9). • Bronze—judgment and strength (Numbers 21:9; Revelation 1:15). • Iron—endurance and authority (Deuteronomy 8:9; Daniel 2:40). The Temple’s materials would constantly preach theology: every beam, panel, and utensil silently testified to God’s character (Psalm 19:1). Believers today still “build” with precious things—faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 3:12–14). And with purple, crimson, and blue yarn These colors match the Tabernacle’s tapestry (Exodus 26:1): • Blue points upward to heaven and divine revelation (Numbers 15:38–39). • Purple signals royalty (Judges 8:26; John 19:2). • Crimson (scarlet) recalls atonement through blood (Isaiah 1:18; Hebrews 9:22). By repeating the Tabernacle palette, Solomon links the new Temple to God’s earlier pattern, showing continuity in worship and doctrine (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem Solomon already commands a skilled local workforce (2 Chronicles 2:14). Inviting an outsider does not diminish them; it enhances them. Collaboration multiplies creativity and guards against provincial pride (Romans 12:4–6; 1 Corinthians 12:14–21). The combined teams model the unity God desires among His people, whether Jew or Gentile, slave or free (Galatians 3:28). Whom my father David provided David’s preparations (1 Chronicles 22:2–5) reveal a generational vision: one king gathers materials, the next king assembles them. This handoff pictures discipleship, where one believer plants, another waters, but God gives the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–9). It also confirms the reliability of God’s covenant promise to the house of David (2 Samuel 7:12–13), now visibly advancing in the Temple. summary 2 Chronicles 2:7 highlights Solomon’s humble request, the need for Spirit-gifted artisans, the theological symbolism of precious materials and colors, the beauty of collaborative ministry, and the faithfulness that bridges David’s generation to Solomon’s. Together these insights show that God values excellence offered in unity, artistry that proclaims truth, and planning that spans lifetimes—all for His glory. (7) Send me now . . .--And now send me a wise man, to work in the gold and in the silver (1Chronicles 22:15; 2Chronicles 2:13).And in (the) purple, and crimson, and blue.--No allusion is made to this kind of art in 2Chronicles 4:11-16, nor in 1Kings 7:13 seq., which describe only metallurgic works of this master, whose versatile genius might easily be paralleled by famous names of the Renaissance. Purple ('arg?w?n).--Aramaic form. (Heb. 'arg?m?n, Exodus 25:4.) . . . Verse 7. - Send me... a man cunning to work, etc. The parenthesis is now ended. By comparison of ver. 3, it appears that Solomon makes of Hiram's services to David his father a very plea why his own requests addressed now to Hiram should be granted. If we may be guided by the form of the expressions used in 1 Chronicles 14:1 and 2 Samuel 5:11, 12, Hiram had in the first instance volunteered help to David, and had not waited to be applied to by David. This would show us more clearly the force of Solomon's plea. Further, if we note the language of 1 Kings 5:1, we may be disposed to think that it fills a gap in our present connection, and indicates that, though Solomon appears here to have had to take the initiative, an easy opportunity was opened, in the courteous embassy sent him in the persons of Hiram's "servants." That the king of this most privileged, separate, and exclusive people of Israel (and he the one who conducted that people to the very zenith of their fame) should have to apply and be permitted to apply to foreign and, so to say, heathen help, in so intrinsic a matter as the finding of the "cunning" and the "skill" of head and hand for the most sacred and distinctive chef d'oeuvre of the said exclusive nation, is a grand instance of nature breaking all trammels, even when most divinely purposed, and a grand token of the dawning comity of nations, of free-trade under the unlikeliest auspices, and of the brotherhood of humanity, never more broadly illustrated than when on an international scale. The competence of the Phoenicians and the people of Sidon and those over whom Hiram immediately reigned in the working of the metals, and furthermore in a very wide range of other subjects, is well sustained by the allusions of very various authorities (already instanced under 1 Chronicles 14:1, and passim; Homer, 'Iliad,' 6:289-294; 23. 743; 'Odys.,' 4:614; 15:415-426; Herod., 3:19; 7:23, 44, 96; Strabo, 16:2. § 23). The man who was sent is described in vers. 13, 14, infra, as also 1 Kings 7:13, 14. Purple, ... crimson, ... blue. It is not absolutely necessary to suppose that the same Hiram, so skilled in working of gold, silver, brass, and iron, was the authority sent for these matters of various coloured dyes for the cloths that would later on be required for curtains and other similar purposes in the temple. So far, indeed, as the literal construction of the words go, this would seem to be what is meant, and no doubt may have been the case, though unlikely. The purple (אַדְגְּוָן). A Chaldee form of this word (אַרְגְּוָנָא) occurs three times in Daniel 5:7, 16, 29, and appears in each of those cases in our Authorized Version as "scarlet." Neither of these words is the word used in the numerous passages of Exodus, Numbers, Judges, Esther, Proverbs, Canticles, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, nor, indeed, in ver. 13, infra and 2 Chronicles 3:14. In all these places, numbering nearly forty, the word is אַרְגָבָן. The purple was probably obtained from some shell-fish on the coast of the Mediterranean. The crimson (כַרְמִיל). Gesenius says that this was a colour obtained from multitudinous insects that tenanted one kind of the flex (Coccus ilicis), and that the word is from the Persian language. The Persian kerm, Sanscrit krimi, Armenian karmir, German carmesin, and our own "crimson," keep the same framework of letters or sound to a remarkable degree. This word is found only here, ver. 13, infra, and 2 Chronicles 3:14. The crimson of Isaiah 1:18 and Jeremiah 4:30, and the scarlet of some forty places in the Pentateuch and other books, come as the rendering of the word שָׁנִי. The blue (תְּכֵלֶת). This is the same word as is used in some fifty other passages in Exodus, Numbers, and in later books. This colour was obtained from a shell-fish (Helix ianthina) found in the Mediterranean, the shell of which was blue. Can skill to grave. The word "to grave" is the piel conjugation of the very familiar Hebrew verb פָּתַח, "to open." Out of twenty-nine times that the verb occurs in some part of the piel conjugation, it is translated "grave" nine times, "loosed" eleven times, "put off" twice, "ungirded" once, "opened" four times, "appear" once, and "go free" once. Perhaps the "opening" the ground with the plough (Isaiah 28:24) leads most easily on to the idea of "engraving." Cunning men whom... David... did provide, As we read in 1 Chronicles 22:15; 1 Chronicles 28:21.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sendשְֽׁלַֽח־ (šə·laḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out me, לִ֣י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew therefore, וְעַתָּ֡ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time a craftsman אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who is skilled וְיֹדֵ֖עַ (wə·yō·ḏê·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know in engraving לְפַתֵּ֣חַ (lə·p̄at·tê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve to work לַעֲשׂוֹת֩ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make with gold בַּזָּהָ֨ב (baz·zā·hāḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and silver, וּבַכֶּ֜סֶף (ū·ḇak·ke·sep̄) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money bronze וּבַנְּחֹ֣שֶׁת (ū·ḇan·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base and iron, וּבַבַּרְזֶ֗ל (ū·ḇab·bar·zel) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement purple, וּבָֽאַרְגְּוָן֙ (ū·ḇā·’ar·gə·wān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 710: Purple crimson, וְכַרְמִ֣יל (wə·ḵar·mîl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3758: Carmine, a deep red and blue yarn. וּתְכֵ֔לֶת (ū·ṯə·ḵê·leṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith He will work with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with my craftsmen הַֽחֲכָמִ֗ים (ha·ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise in Judah בִּֽיהוּדָ֣ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem, וּבִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that my father אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David דָּוִ֥יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse provided. הֵכִ֖ין (hê·ḵîn) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect Links 2 Chronicles 2:7 NIV2 Chronicles 2:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 2:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 2:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 2:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 2:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 2:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 2:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 2:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 2:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 2:7 Now therefore send me a man skillful (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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