Huram

חוּרָם/HYOO-ram/

“Noble-born”

Summary

Huram is an alternate form of Hiram, used in Chronicles for both the king of Tyre who aided David and Solomon, and for the skilled Tyrian artisan who helped construct the Temple.

☩The Name Huram

Huram appears as a variant spelling of Hiram in the books of Chronicles. It is used for the king of Tyre who maintained alliance with David and Solomon, appearing in 2 Chronicles 2:3, 2:11-12, 8:2, 8:18, 9:10, and 9:21. The same spelling is applied to the Tyrian master craftsman who worked on Solomon's Temple in 2 Chronicles 2:13, 4:11, and 4:16. Elsewhere in Scripture, both individuals are called Hiram.

Key verses:2 Chronicles 2:32 Chronicles 2:11-122 Chronicles 4:112 Chronicles 4:16

☩Huram the Benjamite

A separate individual named Huram was a grandson of Benjamin through his son Bela. He is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 8:5 in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 8:5

Related Verses11 mentions

2 Chronicles· 10 verses

2:3 2:11 2:12 2:13 4:11

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

8:5

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Huram," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Huram," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
3.George Morrish, "Huram," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
4.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Huram," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).