2 Chronicles 2:12
Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Original Language Analysis
בָּר֤וּךְ
moreover Blessed
H1288
בָּר֤וּךְ
moreover Blessed
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
3 of 27
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
be the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
be the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 27
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
6 of 27
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֔ה
that made
H6213
עָשָׂ֔ה
that made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
8 of 27
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם
heaven
H8064
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם
heaven
Strong's:
H8064
Word #:
10 of 27
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַן֩
who hath given
H5414
נָתַן֩
who hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
14 of 27
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בֵּ֣ן
son
H1121
בֵּ֣ן
son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
17 of 27
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יוֹדֵ֙עַ֙
endued
H3045
יוֹדֵ֙עַ֙
endued
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
19 of 27
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
22 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וּבַ֖יִת
an house
H1004
וּבַ֖יִת
an house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
24 of 27
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
be the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
be the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
25 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Psalms 33:6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.Revelation 4:11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Historical Context
Hiram's correspondence (c. 967 BCE) established the Phoenician-Israelite alliance that provided crucial resources (cedar, skilled craftsmen) for temple construction. This diplomatic relationship demonstrated Israel's influence on surrounding nations during its peak under Solomon.
Questions for Reflection
- How is God's glory made known to unbelievers through the wisdom and blessing evident in your life?
- What opportunities do you have to demonstrate God as Creator and gift-giver to those who don't know Him?
Analysis & Commentary
Hiram of Tyre's letter to Solomon: 'Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.' This Gentile king's blessing of YHWH as Creator ('made heaven and earth') and provider of wisdom demonstrates God's glory reaching the nations through Israel's golden age. The recognition that Solomon's wisdom comes from God ('who hath given') not human training shows even pagans could perceive divine gifting. This fulfills Abraham's promise that through his seed all nations would be blessed (Genesis 22:18), ultimately fulfilled in Christ.