2 Chronicles 2:12
(2:11) And Churam said, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, that hath made the heavens and the earth, who hath given to king David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and understanding, who is to build a house unto the Lord, and a house for royal residence.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
13(2:12) And now have I sent a skilful man, endowed with understanding, namely, Churam-Abi,
Cross References
1 Kings 5:7(5:21) And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly; and he said, Blessed be the Lord this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this numerous people.
2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who could [otherwise] judge this thy great people?
Psalms 33:6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and by the breath of his mouth all their host.
Psalms 102:5(102:6) Because of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my flesh.
Psalms 124:8Our help is in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalms 146:5[But] happy is he who hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is on the Lord his God;
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 2:12-18
Solomon's Treaty with Hiram. ( b. c. 1015.) 11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. 12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build a house for the Lord , and a house for his kingdom. 13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my… Read the whole commentary →