“And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyer. He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work.” (vv.13-14)
Coming to the completion in the construction of the temple of God, there was only one man Solomon considered for the job, Hiram of Tyer. This man was half Israeli and half Gentile, and he was the best craftsman around. Solomon hired him to do all his work. Our text tells us he was filled with wisdom and understanding, skilled for doing any work in bronze. Therefore, to honor God, His Glory and splendor, Solomon sent for the best.
As we read through verses 17-51, it becomes very clear why Hiram was chosen. His skill and attention to detail, pointed others to God’s majesty through his work. One could not look upon the temple and not see the glory ascribed to it. Similarly, each of us has been given a talent, a skill, a measure of wisdom and understanding, which can be used to point others to His Glory as well.
Ask God to help you use those gifts and abilities to point others to the Glory of His name.
The Truth: “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name.” (Psalm 29:2)
