His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue, and scarlet cloth and fine linen. He is also an engraver and can follow any design given to him. He will work with your craftsmen and those appointed by my lord David, your father.
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To find out every device - Compare Exodus 31:4. The “devices” intended are artistic plans or designs, which Huram could invent for any proje…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Huram’s reply. (Compare to 1 Kings 5:7–9)
John Gill
JohnGill
The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan
Here follows an account of the descent of the artificer, and of his skill…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Solomon informs Huram of the particular services to be performed in the temple. The mysteries of the true religion, unlike those of the Gentile sup…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes