2 Chronicles 4:16
New International Version
the pots, shovels, meat forks and all related articles. All the objects that Huram-Abi made for King Solomon for the temple of the LORD were of polished bronze.

New Living Translation
the ash buckets, the shovels, the meat hooks, and all the related articles. Huram-abi made all these things of burnished bronze for the Temple of the LORD, just as King Solomon had directed.

English Standard Version
The pots, the shovels, the forks, and all the equipment for these Huram-abi made of burnished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

King James Bible
The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

New King James Version
also the pots, the shovels, the forks—and all their articles Huram his master craftsman made of burnished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
The pails, the shovels, the forks, and all its utensils, Huram-abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon, for the house of the LORD.

NASB 1995
The pails, the shovels, the forks and all its utensils, Huram-abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.

NASB 1977
And the pails, the shovels, the forks, and all its utensils, Huram-abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the pots and the shovels and the flesh hooks and all its utensils, Huram-abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon for the house of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The pails, the shovels, and the meat-forks, and all the utensils Huram-abi made of polished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all their utensils—Huram-abi made them for King Solomon for the LORD’s temple. All these were made of polished bronze.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all their utensils—Huram-abi made them for King Solomon for the LORD’s temple. All these were made of polished bronze.

American Standard Version
The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all the vessels thereof, did Huram his father make for king Solomon for the house of Jehovah of bright brass.

Contemporary English Version
pans for hot ashes, as well as shovels and meat forks. Huram made all these things out of polished bronze

English Revised Version
The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all the vessels thereof, did Huram his father make for king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
pots, shovels, and three-pronged forks. Huram made all of them out of polished bronze for the LORD's temple at King Solomon's request.

International Standard Version
along with its pots, shovels, forks, and all of its other implements that Hiram-abi made from polished bronze for King Solomon and the LORD's Temple.

Majority Standard Bible
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

NET Bible
and the pots, shovels, and meat forks. All the items King Solomon assigned Huram Abi to make for the LORD's temple were made from polished bronze.

New Heart English Bible
The pots, the shovels, the forks, and all its vessels Hiram Abi made for king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

World English Bible
Huram-abi also made the pots, the shovels, the forks, and all its vessels for King Solomon, for Yahweh’s house, of bright bronze.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the pots, and the shovels, and the forks, and all their vessels, his father Huram has made for King Solomon, for the house of YHWH, of bronze purified.

Young's Literal Translation
and the pots, and the shovels, and the forks, and all their vessels, hath Huram his father made for king Solomon, for the house of Jehovah, of brass purified.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the pots and the shovels and the flesh-hooks, and all their vessels, Huram his father made to king Solomon for the house of Jehovah, of polished brass.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the caldrons, and fleshhooks, and bowls. All the vessels did Hiram his father make for Solomon in the house of the Lord of the finest brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and cooking pots and hooks and bowls. Hiram, his father, made all the vessels for Solomon, in the house of the Lord, from the purest brass.

New American Bible
pots, shovels, forks, and all the articles Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD; they were of burnished bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
The pots, the shovels, the forks, and all the equipment for these Huram-abi made of burnished bronze for King Solomon for the house of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The pots also and the shovels and the fleshhooks and all their instruments did Hiram make for King Solomon, for the house of the LORD, of bright brass.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The pots also, and the shovels, and the flesh-hooks, and all the vessels thereof, did Huram his master craftsman make for king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the foot-baths, and the buckets, and the caldrons, and the flesh-hooks, and all their furniture (which Chiram made, and brought to king Solomon in the house of the Lord) of pure brass.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Completion of the Bronze Works
15the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea; 16and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. 17The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah.…

Cross References
1 Kings 7:40-45
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ...

Exodus 27:3
Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans.

Exodus 38:3
He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans.

1 Kings 7:14
He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 2:13-14
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.

2 Chronicles 3:10-14
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.

2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 52:17-23
Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ...

Ezekiel 40:43
The double-pronged hooks, each a handbreadth long, were fastened all around the inside of the room, and the flesh of the offering was to be placed on the tables.

Matthew 21:12
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.

Mark 11:15-17
When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Luke 19:45-46
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”


Treasury of Scripture

The pots also, and the shovels, and the meat hooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

pots also

2 Chronicles 4:11
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;

Exodus 27:3
And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass.

Exodus 38:3
And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass.

flesh-hooks

1 Samuel 2:13,14
And the priests' custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand; …

1 Chronicles 28:17
Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

Huram

1 Kings 7:13,14,45
And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre…

Hiram

2 Chronicles 2:13
And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's,

bright [heb] made bright, or scoured

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2 Chronicles 4
1. The altar of brass
2. The molten sea upon twelve oxen
6. The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables
9. The courts, and the instruments of brass
19. The instruments of gold














and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles.
This phrase lists various utensils used in the temple service, each with specific functions in the sacrificial system. The pots were likely used for boiling the meat of the sacrifices (1 Samuel 2:13-14). Shovels were used for removing ashes from the altar, a task necessary for maintaining the altar's cleanliness and readiness for new sacrifices (Exodus 27:3). Meat forks, or flesh hooks, were used to handle the sacrificial meat (1 Samuel 2:13). The mention of "all the other articles" suggests a comprehensive set of tools necessary for the temple's daily operations, emphasizing the detailed preparation for worship and sacrifice. These items reflect the meticulous care in maintaining the temple's sanctity and the importance of ritual purity in worship.

All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD
Huram-abi, also known as Hiram, was a skilled craftsman from Tyre, renowned for his expertise in working with bronze and other materials (1 Kings 7:13-14). His involvement underscores the collaboration between Israel and Tyre, highlighting the international relationships Solomon cultivated. The phrase "for the house of the LORD" indicates the sacred purpose of these objects, dedicated to the service of Yahweh in the temple. This collaboration also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the building of the temple by his son Solomon (2 Samuel 7:12-13).

were of polished bronze.
Bronze, a durable and valuable metal, was commonly used in ancient Near Eastern cultures for both utilitarian and decorative purposes. The use of polished bronze signifies not only the functionality but also the aesthetic beauty of the temple implements. The choice of bronze, rather than gold or silver, for these items may indicate their practical use in the temple's daily operations, as bronze is more resistant to wear and tarnish. The polished nature of the bronze suggests a reflection of divine glory and purity, symbolizing the holiness required in approaching God. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of refining and purification, as seen in passages like Malachi 3:3, where God is described as a refiner and purifier.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Huram-abi
A skilled craftsman from Tyre, commissioned by King Solomon to create various articles for the temple. His expertise in working with bronze was crucial for the temple's construction.

2. King Solomon
The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem, which was a central place of worship for the Israelites.

3. The House of the LORD (Temple)
The temple in Jerusalem, a significant place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

4. Bronze Articles
Items such as pots, shovels, and meat forks, which were essential for the temple's sacrificial system and daily operations.

5. Polished Bronze
The material used for these articles, indicating durability and beauty, reflecting the glory and majesty of the temple.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Skilled Workmanship
God values skill and craftsmanship, as seen in the detailed work of Huram-abi. Our talents and skills can be used for God's glory in various ways.

The Role of the Temple in Worship
The temple was central to Israelite worship, symbolizing God's presence. Today, believers are called to be living temples, reflecting God's presence in the world.

Symbolism of Bronze
Bronze, a symbol of strength and endurance, reminds us of the enduring nature of God's covenant and the strength we find in Him.

Collaboration in God's Work
The construction of the temple required collaboration between Solomon, Huram-abi, and others. Similarly, the body of Christ works together to fulfill God's purposes.

Attention to Detail in Worship
The detailed description of the temple articles highlights the importance of reverence and attention to detail in our worship and service to God.(16) The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks.--"Fleshhooks" (mizl?goth) should apparently be "bowls" (mizr?qoth). (Comp. 2Chronicles 4:1, and 1Kings 7:45.) But in Exodus 27:3, pots and shovels and bowls and fleshhooks are mentioned in succession as utensils of the altar. Perhaps, therefore, both words should be read here and in Kings. LXX., ??? ???? ?????????? ??? ???? ???????????? ??? ???? ??????? ??? ??? ???????? . The Vulg. merely repeats 2Chronicles 4:11 (et lebetes et creagras et phialas). A stop should follow the last; "And all their instruments," &c., being a new sentence.

And all their instruments.--1Kings 7:45, and all these instruments, which appears correct, though the LXX. supports our present reading (????? ?? ????? ??????). "Their instruments" could hardly mean the moulds in which they were cast, as Z?ckler suggests. The moulds would not be made in "polished brass." . . .

Verse 16. - Flesh-hooks. Hebrew, מִזְלָגוח, occurring twice in Exodus (Exodus 27:3; Exodus 38:3), once in Numbers, and twice in Chronicles. Another form of the same root, מַזְלֵג occurs twice in Samuel, in the same sense of "flesh-hook" (1 Samuel 2:13, 14), where also its use is made dramatically plain. Huram his father; i.e. his chief artist.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the pots,
הַ֠סִּירוֹת (has·sî·rō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 5518: A pot, a thorn, a hook

shovels,
הַיָּעִ֤ים (hay·yā·‘îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3257: A shovel

meat forks,
הַמִּזְלָגוֹת֙ (ham·miz·lā·ḡō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4207: A utensil used in offering sacrifices

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the other articles.
כְּלֵיהֶ֔ם (kə·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

[All these objects that] Huram-abi
חוּרָ֥ם (ḥū·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2361: Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

made
עָשָׂ֞ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

for King
לַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

for the house
לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

were of polished
מָרֽוּק׃ (mā·rūq)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 4838: To polish, to sharpen, to rinse

bronze.
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base


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