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A Legacy of Friendship
Commentators explain that Solomon was building on a pre-existing positive relationship. King Huram of Tyre (also called Hiram in the book of Kings) had previously supplied materials for King David's palace. The book of Kings adds that Huram initiated this new contact by congratulating Solomon, showing the strength of the alliance.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
Huram, the form used throughout Chronicles (except in 1 Chronicles 14:1) for the name of both the king and the artisan whom he lent to …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
And Solomon sent to Huram. —Compare 1 Kings 5:2–11, from which we learn that Huram or Hiram had first sent to…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon sent to Huram king of Tyre
The same with Hiram, (1 Kings 5:1) and from whence it appears, th…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 2:1–18
17th Century
Minister
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…