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Hiram

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

King of Tyre who aided King Solomon by providing cedar wood, craftsmen, and gold for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Detailed Definition
Hiram maintained a close alliance with David and Solomon, providing cedar, gold, and craftsmen for the Jerusalem Temple (1 Kings 5–7). In poetry, Hiram symbolizes international cooperation in sacred building, the fusion of wisdom and wealth, and the Gentile contribution to Israel’s worship.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Hiram’s alliance with Solomon (1 Kings 5) illustrates international cooperation for sacred building; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Hiram symbolizes the skilled artisan who serves God’s house; In George Herbert’s "The Church-porch," Hiram’s cedar and craftsmen model generous contribution; In John Keble’s "Lyra Apostolica," Hiram represents the faithful ally; In Christina Rossetti’s "Advent," Hiram’s materials prefigure the beauty of worship; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," Hiram’s work becomes part of enduring legacy.
Additional Notes
Hiram: King of Tyre who supplied materials for David’s palace and Solomon’s temple (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 5). In poetry, Hiram represents international cooperation, skilled craftsmanship, and the economic dimensions of sacred building. His name evokes Phoenician wisdom—ideal for poems on collaboration across cultures, the beauty of shared labor, or the material foundations of worship.
Also Known As
Hiram king of Tyre Huram
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