Solomon sent and fetched Hiram Though he was an Israelite by birth, yet he dwelt at Tyre; and, it is likely, had the privileges of that city, and so was one of King Hiram's subjects. And therefore (2Ch 2:13) that king says he had sent him to Solomon, that is, had granted Solomon's request, who had requested that this man might come and serve him. His father was a man of Tyre Whom his mother, when a widow, had married. A worker in brass And in gold, and stone, and purple, and blue, 2 Chronicles 2:14. But his skill in brass is only mentioned here, because he speaks only of the brazen things which he made. And he was filled with wisdom, &c. He had an excellent genius for and great skill in this work.
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1 Kings 7:13-14
13 And king Solomon sent and fetched Hirame out of Tyre.
14 He was a widow'sf 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.