{
  "id": "dict_002515",
  "term": "Hiram",
  "slug": "hiram",
  "letter": "H",
  "entry_type": "biblical_person",
  "entry_family": "theological_term",
  "depth_profile": "standard",
  "short_definition": "A biblical personal name used for figures connected with David and Solomon, especially Hiram king of Tyre and the skilled craftsman associated with the temple furnishings.",
  "simple_one_line": "Hiram is the name of biblical figures connected with Solomon’s kingdom, especially the king of Tyre who aided the temple project.",
  "tooltip_text": "Biblical personal name: often refers to Hiram king of Tyre, and in temple passages to a skilled craftsman from Tyre.",
  "aliases": [],
  "scripture_references": [],
  "original_language_terms": [],
  "related_entries": [
    "Solomon",
    "David",
    "Temple of Solomon",
    "Tyre",
    "Huram",
    "Phoenicia",
    "craftsmen"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "1 Kings 5",
    "1 Kings 7",
    "2 Chronicles 2",
    "2 Chronicles 8",
    "cedar",
    "bronze"
  ],
  "lede_intro": "Hiram is a biblical personal name associated most often with the king of Tyre who supported David and Solomon, and in some temple passages with a highly skilled craftsman involved in the making of Solomon’s temple furnishings.",
  "at_a_glance_definition": "Hiram is a proper name in Scripture, not a doctrine.",
  "at_a_glance_key_points": [
    "Most often refers to Hiram king of Tyre, an ally of David and Solomon.",
    "Also appears in temple contexts for a gifted craftsman from Tyre.",
    "Some passages use the form Huram, so readers should pay attention to context.",
    "The name belongs to historical persons in the biblical narrative, not to a theological concept."
  ],
  "description_academic_short": "In Scripture, Hiram is a personal name associated especially with the period of David and Solomon. The name commonly refers either to Hiram king of Tyre, who supported Solomon’s building projects, or to the skilled craftsman connected with temple furnishings. It is best treated as a biblical person entry rather than a theological term.",
  "description_academic_full": "Hiram is a biblical personal name associated especially with the Davidic and Solomonic era. The Old Testament most prominently mentions Hiram king of Tyre, who maintained friendly relations with David and Solomon and supplied cedar, craftsmen, and other materials for royal and temple construction. In temple-furnishing passages, the name also appears for a highly skilled artisan from Tyre connected with the bronze work and other furnishings of the temple. Some passages use the related form Huram, so context is important. Because the term identifies historical figures in the biblical narrative rather than a doctrine or theological concept, it should be classified as a biblical person entry.",
  "background_biblical_context": "Hiram appears in narratives about Israel’s monarchy and the building of Solomon’s temple. Hiram king of Tyre is presented as a political ally who supplied timber, labor, and materials, while the craftsman Hiram/Huram is associated with the artistry and workmanship required for the temple.",
  "background_historical_context": "Tyre was a wealthy Phoenician city known for trade, timber, and skilled artisans. The biblical references to Hiram fit the broader historical setting of Israel’s interaction with its coastal neighbors during the united monarchy.",
  "background_jewish_ancient_context": "In the Old Testament’s world, royal alliances and skilled foreign craftsmen were common features of international statecraft. The Hiram passages reflect both diplomatic friendship and practical cooperation in building projects of major importance.",
  "key_texts_primary": [
    "2 Samuel 5:11",
    "1 Kings 5:1-12",
    "1 Kings 7:13-14,40",
    "2 Chronicles 2:3-14"
  ],
  "key_texts_secondary": [
    "1 Chronicles 14:1",
    "1 Chronicles 22:4",
    "2 Chronicles 8:2,18"
  ],
  "original_language_note": "The Hebrew name appears in related forms, including Hiram and Huram, depending on the passage and translation. Readers should note the context, since the name can refer to more than one person.",
  "theological_significance": "Hiram’s role highlights God’s providence in using foreign allies and skilled labor to advance the temple project. The passages also underscore the dignity of craftsmanship and the importance of orderly cooperation in accomplishing God’s purposes.",
  "philosophical_explanation": "This entry concerns a proper name, so its significance is historical and narrative rather than doctrinal. Theologically, the name matters because the persons involved participate in events that serve the covenant history of Israel.",
  "interpretive_cautions": "Do not confuse the king of Tyre with the temple craftsman. Some passages use Hiram, others Huram, and Chronicles may present the artisan with an expanded title or descriptive form. The biblical texts should be read in context rather than forced into a single flattened identification.",
  "major_views_note": "Most interpreters distinguish the king of Tyre from the craftsman, though the name forms are related and the texts can be confusing at first glance. A careful reading of each passage resolves the matter by context.",
  "doctrinal_boundaries": "Hiram is not a doctrine, office, or theological category. The entry should remain a person-name entry and should not be used to build speculative theology beyond the clear narrative significance of the texts.",
  "practical_significance": "Hiram reminds readers that God can use political alliances, skilled workers, and practical gifts to accomplish his purposes. It also encourages careful Bible reading, especially when the same name appears in more than one setting.",
  "meta_description": "Hiram is a biblical personal name, especially for the king of Tyre who aided Solomon and the craftsman connected with the temple furnishings.",
  "public_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/hiram/",
  "json_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/data/dictionary/hiram.json",
  "final_disposition": "PUBLISH_CANONICAL"
}