2 Chronicles 2:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Send me now therefore a man cunning to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father did provide.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon asks Huram to send a master craftsman skilled in metals, dyed fabrics, and engraving to work alongside Israel's own artisans.
What Does 2 Chronicles 2:7 Mean?
Solomon's request turns to skilled labor. He needs a master craftsman gifted in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, in the rich purple, crimson, and blue of fine cloth, and in the art of engraving. This expert will join the craftsmen David had already gathered in Judah and Jerusalem.
The beauty of the house of God called for the finest skill, and Solomon honors that craft as worthy of the work. Artistry given to the Lord is no small thing; the careful hand and trained eye become acts of devotion. God receives our best abilities gladly, and even the work of foreign hands is welcomed into the building of his house.
2 Chronicles 2:7 in the Original Language
chakam (חָכָם), 'cunning' -- skilled or wise; the same root behind Solomon's own God-given wisdom.
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What does 2 Chronicles 2:7 mean?
Solomon asks Huram to send a master craftsman skilled in metals, dyed fabrics, and engraving to work alongside Israel's own artisans.