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Who was Hiram in the Bible?

King, during the united monarchy

Hiram, also known as Huram, was the king of Tyre, a Phoenician city-state located on the Mediterranean coast north of Israel. Hiram appears in 23 verses across 4 books of the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Hiram?

Hiram, also known as Huram, was the king of Tyre, a Phoenician city-state located on the Mediterranean coast north of Israel. He is mentioned in several passages in the Old Testament, primarily in connection with his alliances with King David and King Solomon of Israel. During David's reign, Hiram sent envoys to David and provided him with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons to build his palace (2Sa.5.11; 1Ch.14.1). This gesture demonstrated the friendly relationship between Tyre and Israel and Hiram's recognition of David's growing power and influence in the region. Hiram's alliance with Israel continued during the reign of Solomon, David's son. He played a significant role in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem by supplying Solomon with cedar and cypress logs, as well as skilled craftsmen (1Kings 5; 2Ch.2.3-16). In exchange, Solomon provided Hiram with large quantities of wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine (1Ki.5.11; 2Ch.2.10). The two kings also collaborated on maritime expeditions, with Hiram sending his skilled sailors to join Solomon's fleet in voyages to Ophir, a region known for its wealth in gold and other precious items (1Ki.9.27-28; 10.11, 22; 2Ch.8.18; 9.10, 21). In addition to their trade and construction projects, Hiram and Solomon exchanged gifts and engaged in diplomatic relations (1Ki.9.11-14; 2Ch.8.2). Their friendship and cooperation were instrumental in the growth and prosperity of both Tyre and Israel during this period.

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Hiram appear in the Bible?

Hiram is referenced in 23 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

1 Kings 142 Chronicles 71 Chronicles 12 Samuel 1

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Hiram.

SolomonTyreDavidOphirCedarTarshish

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Hiram?

Hiram appears in 23 verses across 4 books, most often in 1 Kings, which accounts for 14 of them.

Which books of the Bible mention Hiram?

1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles, 2 Samuel.

Where can I read every verse about Hiram?

This page lists 23 of them. Protos carries all 23, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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