2 Chronicles 4:16

Verse

and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

American Standard Version (1901)

The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all the vessels thereof, did Huram his father make for king Solomon, for the house of Jehovah, of bright brass.

Bible in Basic English

All the pots and the spades and the meat-hooks and their vessels, which Huram, who was as his father, made for King Solomon for the house of the Lord, were of polished brass.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the caldrons, and fleshhooks, and bowls. All the vessels did Hiram his father make for Solomon in the house of the Lord of the finest brass.

Free Bible Version

All the metalwork Hiram made for King Solomon for the house of the Lord was of polished bronze.

Geneva Bible 1599

Pottes also and besomes, and fleshhookes, and all these vessels made Huram his father, to King Salomon for the house of the Lord, of shining brasse.

King James (Authorized) Version

The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

Translation for Translators

the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other things needed for the work at the altar. All those things that Huram and his workers made for King Solomon were made of polished bronze.

Unlocked Literal Bible

also the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other implements that Huram-Abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon, for the house of Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

World English Bible

Huram-abi also made the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all its vessels for King Solomon, for Yahweh’s house, of bright bronze.

Young's Literal Translation

and the pots, and the shovels, and the forks, and all their vessels, hath Huram his father made for king Solomon, for the house of Jehovah, of brass purified.

Context

Completion of the Bronze Works

¹⁵the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea; ¹⁶and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. ¹⁷The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.

Sermons

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Summary

This verse describes the intricate work of Huram-Abi in crafting the articles for the temple of the Lord, highlighting the skill and dedication of the craftsmen involved in the construction. The mention of the details of the work underscores the importance of excellence and attention to detail in service to God. It serves as a reminder that every aspect of worship and service to God should be done with care and reverence, reflecting the honor and glory due to the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Huram his father - אב ab, father, is often used in Hebrew to signify a master, inventor, chief operator, and is very probably used here in the former sense by the Chaldee: All these Chiram his master made for King Solomon; or Chiram Abi, or rather Hiram, made for the king.