Who is Huram Abi?
Huram-Abi was sent by King Hiram of Tyre to King Solomon
For an important, never-before-undertaken building project,
Creating an edifice worthy of God.
Huram-Abi was a cunning man with understanding,
A man with a reputation for excellence
Written about in the 2 Chronicles 2 chapter of God’s Book.
A man with skill and intelligence
Whose works were always of quality.
He had a mother from Dan and a father from Tyre,
Mentioned because parentage can be important.
Multi-talented: trained to work in gold and silver,
Bronze and iron, stone and wood,
As well as purple and crimson yarn and fine linen,
An experienced engraver able to create any design given him,
Who worked ably with his craftsmen as well as David’s,
Modeling the ability to work with others as well as alone.
His hands helped craft the temple unsurpassed in beauty in Jerusalem,
Which inspired an awe of Ultimate Beauty, the Holy God.
A man as dependable as the metals he shaped.
With a name now synonymous with outstanding accomplishment.
A role model for excellence.
Huram-Abi. Let’s think about him today.
Excerpted from Breathless Mini-Meditations 2009 © Judith Rolfs subtitled:
The Lesser-Knowns and the Un-knowns Among Us who have played vital parts in the unfolding story of God among us. These men and women conveyed pieces of the message of truth of who we are and how we are to live. They provide a bridge of wisdom from their past to our present.
Dearest Dr Judith, I have come across this name twice when I randomly opened by Bible in the same night. I new to reading a Bible. I still cannot understand what and why this name may be important to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insightful write up on this character/person. I don't have the talent or skill of this ancient man. Can you shed more light. I know that my request is far fetched but your piece is the 1st I came across.
Many thanks Lana-Dee