2 Chronicles 2:13 — Word Study
WLCוְעַתָּ֗ה שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי אִישׁ־ חָכָ֛ם יוֹדֵ֥עַ בִּינָ֖ה לְחוּרָ֥ם אָבִֽי׃
BSAa skillfulchâkâm [skilful, cunning] manʼîysh [endued with understanding, wise] endowedyâdaʻ
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְעַתָּ֗ה | and now | Conjunction, adverb |
| שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי | I send | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| אִישׁ־ | a man | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| חָכָ֛ם | wise | Adj, Suff |
| יוֹדֵ֥עַ | [who] knows | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| בִּינָ֖ה | understanding | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| לְחוּרָ֥ם | Huram | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| אָבִֽי׃ | Abi | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. |
| KJV | And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s, |
| ASV | And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s, |
| YLT | 'And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of Huram my father, |
| WEB | Now I have sent a skillful man, endowed with understanding, Huram-abi, |
| BBE | And now I am sending you a wise and expert man, Huram who is as my father, |
Where they part company is חָכָם — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence centers around the main action of sending, with descriptive phrases providing essential details about Huram-abi.
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Deep Study — 2 Chronicles 2:13
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Preparations for the Templegenerated
2 Chronicles 2:13 describes Solomon's efforts to build a temple for the LORD, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor. Hiram, the king of Tyre, responds by sending Huram-abi, a craftsman with exceptional abilities, to assist in this monumental task. This passage highlights the collaboration between Israel and Tyre in the construction of the temple, a significant event in Israel's history.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 4:16 | 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. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָכָם, cha.Khamgenerated
The word חָכָם (cha.Kham) means 'wise' and indicates not just intelligence but also skillfulness in various crafts. It describes someone who possesses practical knowledge and can apply that knowledge effectively in their work.
In this verse, the term emphasizes that Huram-abi is not only a craftsman but also wise, suggesting he has both the technical skills and the insight necessary for his tasks. This duality is vital for the successful completion of the temple.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי, I send, governs the entire clause, with a noun phrase following it to specify the subject being sent, and additional phrases describing the characteristics of Huram-abi. The structure emphasizes the action of sending and the qualities of the individual being sent.
The word order places the subject אִישׁ (a man) directly after the verb, highlighting the importance of Huram-abi's identity and skills in the context of the sentence.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew חָכָם is rendered with the Greek word δαν, which also conveys the idea of skill and wisdom. This choice indicates a close alignment in the understanding of Huram-abi's capabilities between the Hebrew and Greek texts.
The translation reflects the same emphasis on the skilled nature of Huram-abi, suggesting that the Greek audience would recognize the significance of wisdom and skill in craftsmanship.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
2 Chronicles 2:13 tells us that Solomon is sending for Huram-abi, a skilled man who is wise and has creative abilities. This verse highlights the importance of skilled labor in building the temple, showing how Solomon sought the best craftsmen for this sacred task.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Huram-abi is a skilled craftsman sent by Hiram, the king of Tyre, to assist Solomon in building the temple.
Being wise means that Huram-abi possesses not only skill but also the insight and understanding necessary to execute complex tasks.
This collaboration highlights the importance of alliances and shared resources in achieving monumental projects like the temple.
Huram-abi's skills remind us of the value of expertise and creativity in our work, encouraging us to develop our talents for meaningful purposes.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I apply wisdom and skill in my own work or studies?
- What does it mean to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal?
- In what ways can I seek to develop my own abilities and talents?
- How does understanding the contributions of others enhance the success of a project?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 2 Chronicles 2:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding,.... In such things as Solomon required he should, 2 Chronicles 2:7 of Huram my father's; a workman of his, whom he employed, and so might
Read John Gill on 2 Chronicles 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's, I have sent a cunning man - (see the notes at 1 Kings 7:13-51.)
Read Robert Jamieson on 2 Chronicles 2 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Biblei.e. Who was my father’ s chief workman. Or, Huram Abi, a man so called; the prefix lamed being here only a note of the accusative case. See more on .
Read Matthew Poole on 2 Chronicles 2 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments2 Chronicles 2:13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’ s,Ver. 13. Of Huram my father,] i.e., His servant and architect. The Vulgate hath it, Hiram my father, i.e., one whom, for his virtue, wisdom, and industry, I honour as a father.
Read John Trapp on 2 Chronicles 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) Endued with understanding.—See the same phrase in 1 Chronicles 12:32. Of Huram my father’s.—Rather, Huram my father—i.e., master, preceptor, as in 2 Chronicles 4:16, where Huram is called the “father” of Solomon. (Comp. Genesis 45:8; Judges 17:10; Judges 18:19. So LXX. and Vulgate; Syriac omits.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on 2 Chronicles 2 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 13. I have sent a conning man] His name appears to have been Hiram, or Hiram Abi: see the notes on 1Kg 7:13-14.
Read AdamClarke on 2 Chronicles 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. I have sent] According to 1 Kings 7:13 Solomon himself sent and fetched Hiram the artificer. of Huram my father’s) Better as R.V. mg., even Huram my father. Huram the king calls Huram the artificer my father as a title of honour. Cp. 2 Chronicles 4:16.
Read Cambridge on 2 Chronicles 2 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleOf Huram my father’s - A wrong translation. Huram here is the workman sent by the king of Tyre and not the king of Tyre’s father (see 1 Kings 5:1 note).
Read Albert Barnes on 2 Chronicles 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.
Now I have sent a skillful man, endowed with understanding, Huram-abi,
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity.
Now I am sending you Huram Abi, a skilled and capable man,
Tyndale line
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,
And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,
And now I have sent a skillful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,
Now therefore I haue sent a wise man, and of vnderstanding of my father Hurams,
Strictly literal
And now, I send a skilful man, endued with understanding, Huram Abi,
'And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of Huram my father,
And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of [my] father Huram
(2:12) And now have I sent a skilful man, endowed with understanding, namely, Churam-Abi,
Now I have sent a skillful man, Huram-Abi, who is gifted with understanding.
From the Latin
I therefore have sent thee my father Hiram, a wise and most skillful man,
Simplified
I'm sending you Hiram-Abi, a master craftsman who knows and understands what he's doing.
And now I am sending you a wise and expert man, Huram who is as my father,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree in their wording for 2 Chronicles 2:13, with all words matched. This consistency across texts reinforces the reliability of the description of Huram-abi.
וְעַתָּ֗ה שָׁלַ֧חְתִּי אִישׁ־ חָכָ֛ם יוֹדֵ֥עַ בִּינָ֖ה לְחוּרָ֥ם אָבִֽי׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 2 Chronicles 2:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עַתָּ֫ה (attah) is an adverb of time meaning 'now.' It can also function as a conjunction or expletive, indicating immediacy or a current moment. The word is derived from a related term, עַת (att), and is used in various contexts to denote the present time.
עַתָּ֫ה 435, עָ֑֫תָּה, adv. of time, now
base
H6258 עַתָּ֫ה, עָ֑֫תָּה of time, now
6258 `attah at-taw'
from 6256; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or
expletive:--henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas.
see HEBREW for 06256
עַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — now.
1) now
1a) now
1b) in phrases
HC/D — Conjunction · adverbHC/D
The Hebrew word שָׁלַח (shalach) is a primitive root meaning 'to send' with a wide range of applications. It can refer to sending away, stretching out (especially a hand), or letting go. The entries indicate various forms, including sending off, casting out, and setting free. Notably, it can also imply divorce or being sent away in a marital context.
שָׁלַח 814 vb. send
Qal
send: human subj.
send: subj. י׳ (God)
stretch out, esp. acc. hand
rarely send away: human subj.
let loose
Niph. letters were sent
Pi.
send off, away, human subj.
send away, subj. י׳
give over
cast out
send out, forth
let go, set free
shoot forth branches
let down
shoot
Phrases
Pu. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
Hiph. and I (י׳) will send
base
H7971 שָׁלַח send .. send: human subj.
. send: subj. י׳ (God)
. stretch out, esp. acc. hand
. rarely send away: human subj.
. let loose
. letters were sent
. . send off, away, human subj.
. . send away, subj. י׳
. give over
. cast out
. send out, forth
. let go, set free
. shoot forth branches
. let down
. shoot
. Phrases
. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
. and I (י׳) will send
7971 shalach shaw-lakh'
a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great
variety of applications):--X any wise, appoint, bring (on the
way), cast (away, out), conduct, X earnestly, forsake, give
(up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose),
push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send
(away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread,
stretch forth (out).
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: depart.
: depart/send
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled
1e) (Hiphil) to send
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: let go.
: let_go/free
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
HVqp1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
The Hebrew word אִישׁ (iysh) means 'man' and can refer to an individual male, a husband, or a human being in general. It encompasses various meanings, including champion and great man, and can also imply 'whosoever' or 'each.' The word is built from a root suggesting existence and is used throughout the Old Testament.
אִישׁ 2166 n.m. man (= vir)
base
H376 אִישׁ man (= vir)
376 'iysh eesh
contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root
meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male
person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and
in such cases frequently not expressed in
translation):--also, another, any (man), a certain, +
champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-,
husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree),
him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people,
person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy.
Compare 802.
see HEBREW for 0582
see HEBREW for 0802
אִישׁ (ish) — man.
: man
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: husband.
: husband
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: anyone.
: anyone/someone
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
See ANTHROPOLOGY.
Man
(1.) Heb. ‘Adam, used as the proper name of the first man. The name is derived from a word meaning “to be red,” and thus the first man was called Adam because he was formed from the red earth. It is also the generic name of the human race (Gen. 1:26, 27; 5:2; 8:21; Deut. 8:3). Its equivalents are the Latin homo and the Greek anthropos (Matt. 5:13, 16). It denotes also man in opposition to woman (Gen. 3:12; Matt. 19:10).
(2.) Heb. ‘ish, like the Latin vir and Greek aner, denotes properly a man in opposition to a woman (1 Sam. 17:33;
Four Hebrew terms are rendered "man" in the Authorized Version: Adam, the name of the man created in the image of God. It appears to be derived from adam , "he or it was red or ruddy," like Edom. This was the generic term for the human race. Ish , "man," as distinguished from woman, husband. Geber , "a man," from gabar , "to be strong," generally with reference to his strength. Methim , "men," always masculine. Perhaps it may be derived from the root muth , "he died."
The Hebrew word חָכָם (*chakam*) means 'wise' and encompasses various aspects of wisdom, including skillfulness in technical work, shrewdness, and ethical understanding. It can refer to a class of learned individuals, including those involved in astrology and magic. The word is derived from a related term, חָכַם (*chakam*), which also relates to intelligence and craftiness.
חָכָם adj. wise
skilful in technical work
wise in the administration of affairs
shrewd, crafty, cunning
pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
prudent
wise, ethically and religiously
base
H2450 חָכָם wise . skilful in technical work
. wise in the administration of affairs
. shrewd, crafty, cunning
. pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like
. prudent
. wise, ethically and religiously
2450 chakam khaw-kawm'
from 2449; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or
artful):--cunning (man), subtil, ((un-)), wise((hearted),
man).
see HEBREW for 02449
חָכָם (cha.kham) — wise.
1) wise, wise (man)
1a) skilful (in technical work)
1b) wise (in administration)
1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle
1d) learned, shrewd (class of men)
1e) prudent
1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Adj | Suff — Adj · SuffHAamsa
יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
יָדַע 943 vb. know
Qal
know, learn to know
perceive
perceive and see; find out and discern
discriminate, distinguish
know by experience
recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
consider
not know = not expect
know a person, be acquainted with
know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
be skilful in
abs. have knowledge, be wise
Niph.
be made known, be or become known, of things
make oneself known of pers.
be perceived
be instructed
Pi. cause to know
Pu. known
Hiph. make known, declare
Hoph. made known
Hithp. make oneself known
base
H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know
. perceive
. perceive and see; find out and discern
. discriminate, distinguish
. know by experience
. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
. consider
. not know = not expect
. know a person, be acquainted with
. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
. be skilful in
. abs. have knowledge, be wise
. . be made known, be or become known, of things
. make oneself known of pers.
. be perceived
. be instructed
. cause to know
. known
. make known, declare
. made known
. make oneself known
3045 yada` yaw-dah'
a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);
used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,
euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,
care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,
punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted
with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,
(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X
could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)
discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,
can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause
to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have
(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be
learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X
prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man
of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,
יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed
1b2) to make oneself known
1b3) to be perceived
1b4) to be instructed
1c) (Piel) to cause to know
1d) (Poal) to cause to know
1e) (Pual)
1e1) to be known
1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)
1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare
1g) (Hophal) to be made known
1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
בִּינָה (biynah) means understanding and encompasses the act, faculty, and object of knowledge, even personified in some contexts. It is derived from the root meaning to discern or comprehend. The Aramaic equivalent is בִּינָה (H0999).
בִּינָה n.f. understanding
the act
the faculty
the object of knowledge
personified
base
H998 בִּינָה understanding . the act
. the faculty
. the object of knowledge
. personified
998 biynah bee-naw'
from 995; understanding:--knowledge, meaning, X perfectly,
understanding, wisdom.
see HEBREW for 0995
בִּינָה (bi.nah) — understanding.
1) understanding, discernment
1a) act
1b) faculty
1c) object
1d) personified
Aramaic equivalent: bi.nah (בִּינָה "understanding" H0999)
HNcfsa — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
The Hebrew word חוּרָם (*chu.ram*) refers to 'Hiram' and is associated with several figures, including a king of Tyre and a chief architect of Solomon's temple. The name means 'noble born' and is linked to a Benjamite named Hiram, son of Bela. It appears in contexts related to the United Monarchy, notably in 2 Samuel and 1 Kings.
חִירָם n.pr.m. Hiram (abbr. fr. foregoing [a.ck.ax]); חִירוֹם; also חוּרָם
king of Tyre, contemp. of David & Solomon
H2361 חִירָם, חוּרָם
2361 Chuwram khoo-rawm'
probably from 2353; whiteness, i.e. noble; Churam, the name
of an Israelite and two Syrians:--Huram. Compare 2438.
see HEBREW for 02353
see HEBREW for 02438
חוּרָם (chu.ram) — Hiram.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.11
Another name of chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438G)
§ Huram = "noble born"
1) son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin
2) king of Tyre allied with David and Solomon; alternate spelling for 'Hiram'
3) a chief architect of Solomon's temple; alternate spelling for 'Hiram'
חוּרָם (chu.ram) — Huram.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21;
son of: Benjamin (H1144);
brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Huphamite at Num.26.39; Hupham at Num.26.39; Huram in1Ch.8.5;
Another name of chup.pim (חֻפִּים "Huppim" H2650H)
§ Huram = "noble born"
HR/Npm — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
(noble born). A Benjamite; son of Bela, the first-born of the patriarch. (1 Chronicles 8:5) The form in which the name of the king of Tyre in alliance with David and Solomon --and elsewhere given as HIRAM, OR HURAM-- appears in Chronicles. (1 Chronicles 14:1; 2 Chronicles 2:3,11,12; 8:2,18; 9:10,21) The same Change occurs in Chronicles in the name of Hiram the artificer, which is given as HIRAM, OR HURAM in (2 Chronicles 2:13; 4:11,16) [HIRAM, OR HURAM]
their liberty; their whiteness; their hole
1. Son of Bela 1Ch 8:5
2. King of Tyre
See HIRAM
3. HURAM
See HIRAM
אָב (av) means 'father' and encompasses various roles such as the literal father of an individual, God as the father of His people, and the head of a household or clan. It can also refer to an ancestor, originator of a profession, or a figure of respect and protection. Notably, it can imply a ruler or chief in later contexts.
אָב 1101 n.m. father
father of individual
of God as father of his people
head of household, family or clan
ancestor
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
fig. of producer, generator
fig. of benevolence & protection
term of respect & honor
specif., ruler, chief (late)
base
H1 אָב father . father of individual
. of God as father of his people
. head of household, family or clan
. ancestor
. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
. fig. of producer, generator
. fig. of benevolence & protection
. term of respect & honor
. specif., ruler, chief (late)
1 'ab awb
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or
figurative and remote application):--chief,
(fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names
in "Abi-".
אָב (av) — father.
1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)
Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
אָב (av) — (Huram)-abi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16;
Combined with chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H)
אָב (av) — father of.
The father of Gibeon, also known as Abiel - a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N);
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
mother of King Hezekiah, (2 Kings 18:2) written ABIA, ABIAH, OR ABIJAH, ABIJAH OR ABIJAM in (2 Chronicles 29:1)
my father