And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basons. And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God;
Parallel translations
- WEB Huram made the pots, the shovels, and the basins. So Huram finished doing the work that he did for king Solomon in God’s house:
- BSB Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God:
- NKJV Then Huram made the pots and the shovels and the bowls. So Huram finished doing the work that he was to do for King Solomon for the house of God:
- NASB Huram also made the pails, the shovels, and the bowls. So Huram finished the work that he did for King Solomon in the house of God:
- NLT Huram-abi also made the necessary washbasins, shovels, and bowls. So at last Huram-abi completed everything King Solomon had assigned him to make for the Temple of God:
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Huram makes the pots, shovels, and basins, finishing his work for Solomon in God's house. The skilled craftsman completes his commission.
Overview
Huram-abi finishes the bronze implements needed for temple service, completing the assigned work. The note marks the faithful completion of the craftsman's task. This faithfulness in finishing God's work mirrors the diligence with which God's purposes are carried through to completion.
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- 1 Kgs 7:40–51And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD:
- 1 Kgs 7:14He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
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