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He was the son of a widow 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 skill, to work all works in brass. He came to king Solomon, and performed all his work.
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Artistic Skill as a Spiritual Gift
Commentators highlight that Hiram was 'filled with wisdom and understanding and skill,' language that echoes the description of the Spirit-filled artisans of the Tabernacle. This shows that artistic and practical skills are not merely natural talents but can be divine gifts. God equips people for all kinds of work for His glory, affirming that the Spirit works through artists and craftsmen, not just prophets and preachers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hiram’s mother, while from the tribe of Dan by birth, had a man from the tribe of Naphtali as her first husband (compare this verse with the refere…
19th Century
Anglican
The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, clearl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali In (2 Chronicles 2:14) , his mother is said to be of the d…
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