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• חִירוֹם , חִירָם

Hiram (hî'ram), noble. 1. A distinguished king of Tyre. He was contemporary with, David and Solomon, and on terms of political and personal friendship with them, under his reign the city of Tyre became celebrated for its wealth and magnificence, and the vast supplies he furnished to the kings of Israel show the greatness of his resources. He aided David with materials for a palace, 2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Chronicles 14:1, and Solomon in the construction of the temple, 1 Kings 5:1-12; 1 Kings 9:11-14, furnishing workmen as well as materials. He also allowed Solomon to send ships with the Tyrian ships Under Tyrian management. 1 Kings 9:26-28; 1 Kings 10:11-28. 2. An eminent artificer of Tyre who was employed by Solomon on some of the most difficult of the fixtures and furniture of the temple. 1 Kings 7:13.