KJV ORIGINAL
And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
King Solomon sent messengers to bring Hiram from the city of Tyre.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Solomon reaching out to bring a skilled craftsman from another nation to help with his building projects.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Solomon's construction of the temple and his palace complex, which required extraordinary craftsmanship. Hiram was a master bronze worker whose skills were needed for the intricate metalwork of the temple. Tyre was a major Phoenician city known for its skilled artisans and was already allied with Israel through King Hiram of Tyre's friendship with David and Solomon.
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