Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.

His father

General references

Bible References

Naphtali

2 Chronicles 2:14
He is the son of a mother from the tribe of Dan, and his father is from Tyre. He's skilled in working with gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, and timber, as well as in purple, blue, linen, and crimson materials. He is skilled in engravings, and can craft any design to which he may be assigned. He will work with your skilled artisans and with all of your craftsmen who have been assigned by my lord David, your father.

His father

2 Chronicles 4:16
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.

He was filled

Exodus 31:2
"Look, I've called Uri's son Bezalel, grandson of Hur from Judah's tribe
Exodus 35:30
Moses told the Israelis, "Look, the LORD has called Uri's son Bezalel, grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,
Exodus 36:1
Bezalel and Oholiab and all the skilled craftsmen to whom the LORD gave wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work in constructing the sanctuary are to do everything that the LORD has commanded."
Isaiah 28:26
His God instructs him regarding the correct way, directing him how to plant.

General references

Exodus 31:4
to create plans for work in gold, silver, and bronze,

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