KJV ORIGINAL
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now I have sent you a skilled craftsman with great understanding—Huram-Abi, who works for my father.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how King Hiram of Tyre is sending Solomon a master craftsman named Huram-Abi to help build the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Hiram's response to Solomon's request for help building the temple in Jerusalem. Hiram of Tyre was providing both materials (cedar wood, gold) and skilled workers for this massive construction project. The craftsman Huram-Abi was particularly skilled in working with bronze, gold, silver, and other materials needed for the temple's intricate decorations and furnishings.
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