1 Kings 7:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And 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:”
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Read Full Chapter →Hiram completes the basins, shovels, and bowls, finishing all the work he did for the house of the Lord.
What Does 1 Kings 7:40 Mean?
This verse marks the completion of Hiram's labor. Having made the basins, shovels, and bowls, he brings to an end all the work he had undertaken for Solomon for the house of the Lord. A summary list of his accomplishments will follow.
The phrase "made an end" carries a note of fulfillment, of a calling carried through to its finish. A widow's son from afar completed every task set before him for God's house. There is honor in finishing well what we are given to do. The faithful servant hears in the end, "well done," for the Lord remembers every work done unto Him.
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What does 1 Kings 7:40 mean?
Hiram completes the basins, shovels, and bowls, finishing all the work he did for the house of the Lord.