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MacArthur adds "2Ch 2:14 states that Hiram's mother came from the tribe of Dan. Probably one verse refers to her place of birth and the other to her place of residence. Or, if her parents were originally from the two tribes, then he could legitimately claim either." (See MacArthur Study Bible) R D Patterson - It ought also to be noted that Hiram was the son of a widow. This was a considerable handicap in the ancient world. That he should achieve such renown in his craftsmanship attests not only to his diligence but also to the grace of God. ... In 2 Chronicles 2:14 Hiram the king says that the mother of Hiram the craftsman is from Dan. This apparent contradiction has a ready solution if one considers that the city Dan and its territories were by Solomon’s time part of the general region of Napthali (cf. Aharoni/Avi Yonah, map 113). Thus Hiram’s mother could easily be of the tribe of Napthali yet have lived in Dan. (See 1 and 2 Kings) A worker in bronze; and he was filled (male; Lxx = pleroo) with wisdom and understanding (tebunah; Lxx = sunesis) and skill for doing any work in bronze - The description of Hiram reminds one of the artisan in Exodus who worked on the Tabernacle, Moses recording "See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 “I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, 5 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship. 6 “And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you (Ex 31:2-6+, see other references above) Personally, I believe Hiram/Huram, who was half Jewish, was a man filled by Jehovah with His Spirit, Who enabled him to accomplish God's work for God's glory, just as He had enabled Bezalel. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work - I like that last phrase "performed all his work." This reminds me of Luke's description of King David "after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep." (Acts 13:36) While Hiram did not fall asleep, he did complete the work on the Temple, the high and holy purpose God had assigned to him! THOUGHT - God has called all us to do a work for Him and has give us His Spirit to enable us to perform all His work! Paul writes "we are His workmanship (poiema - see God's Masterpiece, His Poiema), created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." (Eph 2:10+) Filled (04390) male means to fill or to be full, to complete, to fulfill, to finish, to satisfy. Male is used of something full in both the spatial and temporal sense.The first use in Ge 1:22 is God's command to His creatures to fill the earth. In figurative usage, an intangible substance may "fill" a tangible or intangible or metaphorical container. Examples include someone being filled with the spirit of wisdom (Exo. 28:3) or the Spirit of God (Exo. 31:3; 35:31), with good (Ps. 107:9; Isa. 33:5), with indignation (Jer. 15:17). The Canaanites had filled the Promised Land with filthiness by their religious abominations (Ezra 9:11). The glory of Yahweh filled the Tabernacle and the Temple (Exo. 40:34f; 1 Kings 8:10); similar images occur in 2 Chr. 5:14; 7:1f; Isa. 6:1; Jer. 23:24; Ezek. 10:3; 43:5; 44:4. Examples of a metaphorical container include "filling someone's heart to do something" (Est. 7:5; Ecc. 8:11). Understanding(08394) tebunah from bin = to discern) is a noun describing the ability to discern a right course of action (Dt 32:28, Ps 136:5, 145:5, Pr 3:19). In other contexts, tebunah refers to skill or the ability to perform a craft (Ex 31:3). Tebunah is the object of knowledge (Pr 2:3; 3:13; 5:1; 14:29; 18:2; 19:8 Ps 49:4; 147:5 Is 40:28 1Ki 5:9; 7:14) Vine summarizes tebunah - it represents the act (Job 26:12), faculty (Ex. 31:3), object (Pr 2:3), and personification of wisdom (Pr. 8:1). John Butler - THE TEMPLE CRAFTSMAN 1 Kings 7:14 (Sermon Starters) “He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass, and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work” (1 King 7:14). Like Bezaleel was to the Tabernacle so was Hiram to the Temple. He was the craftsman hired to be the Temple artisan. Like Bezaleel, Hiram gives us some good lessons about service. If you want to be of service to the Lord this text will instruct and encourage you. FIRST—HIS EXPERIENCES “He was a widow’s son.” Hiram knew something about suffering. Widowhood spelled poverty in those days. However, hardship did not stop Hiram from being mightily used of God. Nor did he give up and quit when hardship dogged his path. God often puts His servants through difficult trials in life before He employs them in His service. These trials help develop character. The first requirement in serving God is character, not skill. God seems to have more serving him who had a humble and hard background than those who knew nothing but luxury in life. Lowliness and hardship do not hinder service for God. SECOND—HIS EDUCATION “His father … a worker in brass.” Hiram’s father was also a skilled craftsman and obviously taught Hiram the trade before the father died. This was the habit of people in those days. Thus, Hiram had some education for his work. He was trained and prepared for his service. Men often chafe at schooling, but it makes them a better worker. Before you serve God, you will be adequately prepared. God has no workers who have not been trained and prepared for the task. THIRD—HIS ENDOWMENT “He was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning [skill] to work the works of brass.” This speaks of Hiram being Divinely enabled by God for his calling. Whom God calls He enables. The enablement must be developed (schooling, practice, and experience), but without the enablement you will not be able to serve. If God had not enabled you to play the piano, do not seek a calling involving the piano. Check your enablements. They will tell you much about your calling. Those who claim a calling but do not have the matching skills, do not know the will of God for their lives. FOURTH—HIS EMPLOYMENT “He came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.” Solomon had heard of Hiram and hired him to work on the Temple. If you have been trained and endowed by God, He will have a place of service for you. You may be in an obscure place, but if you are faithful in your preparation and the use of your endowment, God will put you in a place of service, and often times in a place that may surprise you. Your responsibility is to be earnest in preparation and faithfulness, let God take care of your job placement. 1 Kings 7:15 He fashioned the two pillars of bronze; eighteen cubits was the height of one pillar, and a line of twelve cubits measured the circumference of both. KJV 1 Kings 7:15 For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. NET 1 Kings 7:15 He fashioned two bronze pillars; each pillar was 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference. CSB 1 Kings 7:15 He cast two hollow bronze pillars: each 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference. ESV 1 Kings 7:15 He cast two pillars of bronze. Eighteen cubits was the height of one pillar, and a line of twelve cubits measured its circumference. It was hollow, and its thickness was four fingers. The second pillar was the same. NIV 1 Kings 7:15 He cast two bronze pillars, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits around, by line. NLT 1 Kings 7:15 Huram cast two bronze pillars, each 27 feet tall and 18 feet in circumference. two pillars: 1Ki 7:21 2Ki 25:16,17 2Ch 3:15-17 4:12-22 Jer 52:21-13 pillars, 2 Ki 25:13, 17, which had been the tokens of its establishment, and would have been still so, if they had not forsaken God. Related Passages: 2 Chronicles 3:15-17+ He also made two pillars for the front of the house, thirty-five cubits (27 ft) high, and the capital on the top of each was five cubits (7.5 ft). 16 He made chains in the inner sanctuary and placed them on the tops of the pillars; and he made one hundred pomegranates and placed them on the chains. 17 He erected the pillars in front of the temple, one on the right and the other on the left, and named the one on the right Jachin and the one on the left Boaz (see below) Altar of Burnt Offering - Brazen Altar (See location East & North of the Temple) 2 Chronicles 4:1+ Then (AFTER MAKING THE PILLARS) he made a bronze altar, twenty cubits (30 ft) in length and twenty cubits (30 ft) in width and ten cubits (15 ft) in height. (THIS HEIGHT SUGGESTS THERE MUST HAVE BEEN STEPS LEADING UP TO THE ALTAR - SEE DEPICTION BELOW) 2 Kings 25:13; 17 Now the bronze pillars which were in the house of the LORD, and the stands and the bronze sea which were in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans broke in pieces and carried the bronze to Babylon.....17 The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits (27 feet), and a bronze capital was on it; the height of the capital was three cubits (7.5 feet) , with a network and pomegranates on the capital all around, all of bronze. And the second pillar was like these with network. He fashioned the two pillars of bronze; eighteen cubits (27 feet) was the height of one pillar, and a line of twelve cubits (18 feet) measured the circumference of both - Note the bronze altar is not described in 1 Kings 7 but follows the description of the 2 pillars (Jachin, Boaz - 2Ch 3:17+) in First Chronicles (2Ch 4:1+ ) These pillars have no stated structural purpose and thus were probably free standing. Artist’s rendition of Solomon’s temple. Shown are: (1) exterior pillars named Jachin (right) and Boaz (left) meaning “He establishes” and “in Him is strength” (2) porch (3) holy place, which housed the altar of incense, tables of shewbread, and lamp-stands 4) most holy place, which housed the ark of the covenant and the two carved cherubim, each 15 feet tall. Both a veil and doors separated the holy place and the most holy place. (Biblical Illustrator Treasury) QUESTION What are Jachin and Boaz? | GotQuestions.org ANSWER - Jachin and Boaz are the names of two bronze pillars erected at the entrance to the vestibule of Solomon’s temple, according to 1 Kings 7:21. Construction of the temple in Jerusalem began in 966 BC and was finished seven years later. The story of the building of the temple is found in 1 Kings 7 and 2 Chronicles 3. In order to have the best possible fittings for the temple, Solomon hired a man named Hiram (or Huram) from Tyre to do the bronze work. Hiram was known for his wisdom, understanding, and skill in bronze working (1 Kings 7:13–14). Scripture gives much detail concerning the pillars Jachin and Boaz: “A network of interwoven chains adorned the capitals on top of the pillars, seven for each capital. [Hiram] made pomegranates in two rows encircling each network to decorate the capitals on top of the pillars. He did the same for each capital. The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies . . . . On the capitals of both pillars, above the bowl-shaped part next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows all around” (1 Kings 7:17–20). Jachin and Boaz stood at the entrance to the temple’s vestibule or portico. Their dimensions indicate the extent of the work involved in creating them. Including the decorative tops of the pillars, Jachin and Boaz stood approximately thirty-five feet tall, with a circumference of eighteen feet (1 Kings 7:15–20). The brass used to make the twin pillars had been taken by King David from the king of Zobah as part of the spoils of war (1 Chronicles 18:8–9). The pillar on the south of the entrance which was called Jachin, and one on the north named Boaz. Both 2 Chronicles and 1 Kings say that “he” set up the pillars and “he” named them Jachin and Boaz. Commentators are divided as to whether “he” refers to Hiram or Solomon. Whoever named them, their names are significant. Jachin (pronounced yaw-keen) means “he will establish,” and Boaz signifies “in him is strength.” Taken together, the names were a reminder that God would establish the temple and the worship of His name in strength. The pillars Jachin and Boaz were destroyed along with the rest of the temple by the Chaldeans (Jeremiah 52:17), but the names’ meaning lives on in the spiritual kingdom of God. The names of the pillars represent the strength and stability of God’s promises of a kingdom that will last forever (Daniel 6:26; Luke 1:33; Hebrews 1:8; Revelation 11:15). 1 Kings 7:16 He also made two capitals of molten bronze to set on the tops of the pillars; the height of the one capital was five cubits and the height of the other capital was five cubits. KJV 1 Kings 7:16 And he made two chapiters of molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of the one chapiter was five cubits, and the height of the other chapiter was five cubits: BGT 1 Kings 7:4 καὶ δύο ἐπιθέματα ἐποίησεν δοῦναι ἐπὶ τὰς κεφαλὰς τῶν στύλων χωνευτὰ χαλκᾶ πέντε πήχεις τὸ ὕψος τοῦ ἐπιθέματος τοῦ ἑνός καὶ πέντε πήχεις τὸ ὕψος τοῦ ἐπιθέματος τοῦ δευτέρου LXE 1 Kings 7:16 And he made two molten chapiters to put on the heads of the pillars: five cubits was the height of one chapiter, and five cubits was the height of the other chapiter. NET 1 Kings 7:16 He made two bronze tops for the pillars; each was seven-and-a-half feet high. CSB 1 Kings 7:16 He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars; 7 1/2 feet was the height of the first capital, and 7 1/2 feet was also the height of the second capital. ESV 1 Kings 7:16 He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on the tops of the pillars. The height of the one capital was five cubits, and the height of the other capital was five cubits. NIV 1 Kings 7:16 He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on the tops of the pillars; each capital was five cubits high. NLT 1 Kings 7:16 For the tops of the pillars he cast bronze capitals, each 7-1/2 feet tall. Ex 36:38 38:17,19,28 2Ch 4:11-13 Related Passages: 2 Chronicles 4:11-13 Huram also made the pails, the shovels and the bowls. So Huram finished doing the work which he performed for King Solomon in the house of God: 12 the two pillars, the bowls and the two capitals on top of the pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on top of the pillars, 13 and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the pillars. EAST Solomon's Temple Source: ESV Global Study Bible He also made two capitals of molten bronze to set on the tops of the pillars; the height of the one capital was five cubits and the height of the other capital was five cubits. 1 Kings 7:17 There were nets of network and twisted threads of chainwork for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital and seven for the other capital. KJV 1 Kings 7:17 And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter. BGT 1 Kings 7:5 καὶ ἐποίησεν δύο δίκτυα περικαλύψαι τὸ ἐπίθεμα τῶν στύλων καὶ δίκτυον τῷ ἐπιθέματι τῷ ἑνί καὶ δίκτυον τῷ ἐπιθέματι τῷ δευτέρῳ LXE 1 Kings 7:17 And he made two ornaments of net-work to cover the chapiters of the pillars; even a net for one chapiter, and a net for the other chapiter. NET 1 Kings 7:17 The latticework on the tops of the pillars was adorned with ornamental wreaths and chains; the top of each pillar had seven groupings of ornaments. CSB 1 Kings 7:17 The capitals on top of the pillars had gratings of latticework, wreaths made of chainwork-- seven for the first capital and seven for the second. ESV 1 Kings 7:17 There were lattices of checker work with wreaths of chain work for the capitals on the tops of the pillars, a lattice for the one capital and a lattice for the other capital. NIV 1 Kings 7:17 A network of interwoven chains festooned the capitals on top of the pillars, seven for each capital. NLT 1 Kings 7:17 Each capital was decorated with seven sets of latticework and interwoven chains. Ex 28:14,22,24,25 39:15-18 2Ki 25:17 There were nets of network and twisted threads of chainwork for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital and seven for the other capital. 1 Kings 7:18 So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital. KJV 1 Kings 7:18 And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter. BGT 1 Kings 7:6 καὶ ἔργον κρεμαστόν δύο στίχοι ῥοῶν χαλκῶν δεδικτυωμένοι ἔργον κρεμαστόν στίχος ἐπὶ στίχον καὶ οὕτως ἐποίησεν τῷ ἐπιθέματι τῷ δευτέρῳ LXE 1 Kings 7:18 And hanging work, two rows of brazen pomegranates, formed with net-work, hanging work, row upon row: and thus he framed the ornaments for the second chapiter. NET 1 Kings 7:18 When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar. CSB 1 Kings 7:18 He made the pillars with two encircling rows of pomegranates on the one grating to cover the capital on top; he did the same for the second capital. ESV 1 Kings 7:18 Likewise he made pomegranates in two rows around the one latticework to cover the capital that was on the top of the pillar, and he did the same with the other capital. NIV 1 Kings 7:18 He made pomegranates in two rows encircling each network to decorate the capitals on top of the pillars. He did the same for each capital. NLT 1 Kings 7:18 He also encircled the latticework with two rows of pomegranates to decorate the capitals over the pillars. Ex 28:14,22,24,25 39:15-18 2Ki 25:17 So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital. Pomegranate [EBD] i.e., "grained apple" (pomum granatum), Heb. rimmon. Common in Egypt (Num. 20:5) and Palestine (13:23; Deut. 8:8). The Romans called it Punicum malum, i.e., Carthaginian apple, because they received it from Carthage. It belongs to the myrtle family of trees. The withering of the pomegranate tree is mentioned among the judgments of God (Joel 1:12). It is frequently mentioned in the Song of Solomon (Cant. 4:3, 13, etc.). The skirt of the high priest's blue robe and ephod was adorned with the representation of pomegranates, alternating with golden bells (Ex. 28:33,34), as also were the "chapiters upon the two pillars" (1 Kings 7:20) which "stood before the house." 1 Kings 7:19 The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits. KJV 1 Kings 7:19 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits. NET 1 Kings 7:19 The tops of the two pillars in the porch were shaped like lilies and were six feet high. CSB 1 Kings 7:19 And the capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, six feet high. ESV 1 Kings 7:19 Now the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars in the vestibule were of lily-work, four cubits. NIV 1 Kings 7:19 The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, four cubits high. NLT 1 Kings 7:19 The capitals on the columns inside the entry room were shaped like water lilies, and they were six feet tall. lily: 1Ki 7:22 1Ki 6:18,32-35 The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits (6 ft). 1 Kings 7:20 There were capitals on the two pillars, even above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the network; and the pomegranates numbered two hundred in rows around both capitals. KJV 1 Kings 7:20 And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, over against the belly which was by the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows round about upon the other chapiter. NET 1 Kings 7:20 On the top of each pillar, right above the bulge beside the latticework, there were two hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments arranged in rows all the way around. CSB 1 Kings 7:20 The capitals on the two pillars were also immediately above the rounded surface next to the grating, and 200 pomegranates were in rows encircling each capital. ESV 1 Kings 7:20 The capitals were on the two pillars and also above the rounded projection which was beside the latticework. There were two hundred pomegranates in two rows all around, and so with the other capital. NIV 1 Kings 7:20 On the capitals of both pillars, above the bowl-shaped part next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows all around. NLT 1 Kings 7:20 The capitals on the two pillars had 200 pomegranates in two rows around them, beside the rounded surface next to the latticework. and the pomegranates: 2Ki 25:17 2Ch 3:16 4:13 Jer 52:22,23 There were capitals on the two pillars, even above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the network; and the pomegranates numbered two hundred in rows around both capitals. 1 Kings 7:21 Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. KJV 1 Kings 7:21 And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. NET 1 Kings 7:21 He set up the pillars on the porch in front of the main hall. He erected one pillar on the right side and called it Jakin; he erected the other pillar on the left side and called it Boaz. CSB 1 Kings 7:21 He set up the pillars at the portico of the sanctuary: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin; then he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. ESV 1 Kings 7:21 He set up the pillars at the vestibule of the temple. He set up the pillar on the south and called its name Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the north and called its name Boaz. NIV 1 Kings 7:21 He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. NLT 1 Kings 7:21 Huram set the pillars at the entrance of the Temple, one toward the south and one toward the north. He named the one on the south Jakin, and the one on the north Boaz. And he set: 2Ch 3:17 Ga 2:9 Rev 3:12 the porch: 1Ki 7:12 6:3 Eze 40:48,49 Jachin: 2Sa 7:12 Isa 9:7 Boaz: Ru 4:21 Isa 45:24 Mt 16:18 Image of a 3rd-century (AD) glass bowl which depicts Solomon's Temple. Boaz and Jachin are the detached black pillars shown on either side of the entrance steps. Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz - Jachin (pronounced yaw-keen) means “He will establish,” and Boaz signifies “in Him is strength” which together seem to be a reminder that (1) God would establish His Temple and (2) the worship of His Name in strength. R D Patterson - “In practical terms the pillars were to be an ever-present reminder to each successive king of the fact that he was ruling by God’s appointment and by his grace, and that in God lay his strength. Just so ought believers today to be ever mindful of God’s grace in their lives and of their utter dependence on him.” (See 1 and 2 Kings)