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Huram's Kind Answer.
The Lord has shown special favor to his people (2Ch 2:11). This expression suggests that Huram may have gained some understanding of God's true nature through his long association with David. However, this assumption should be approached with caution, as it is possible that Huram's knowledge was incomplete or misguided (1Ki 5:7).
Huram boasts about sending a skilled craftsman to assist Solomon in building the temple (2Ch 2:13-14). This individual would have been responsible for overseeing the construction of various parts of the temple, including its furnishings and decorations (1Ki 7:13-51).
Solomon conducted a census of the foreign laborers working on the temple project, assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities (2Ch 2:17-18). This process was likely similar to that described in 1 Kings 5:13 and 1 Kings 5:18.