Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

2 CHRONICLES 2:11KJV
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2 Chronicles 2:11 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 2:11 mean?

2 Chronicles 2:11 records King Huram of Tyre’s written reply to Solomon, saying that the LORD’s love for Israel is shown by making Solomon their king. Huram sees Solomon’s kingship as a sign of God’s care and favor for His people.

Huram, the foreign king of Tyre, is responding to Solomon’s earlier request for help in building the temple. In his letter, Huram acknowledges the LORD (the God of Israel) and recognizes Solomon’s rule as a blessing to the nation. This shows respect for Solomon and a recognition of Israel’s God, even from a non-Israelite ruler.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 2:11

  • LORD (יְהוָה, YHWH): Huram specifically names the God of Israel, which is notable since he is not an Israelite. This shows a level of respect for Israel’s faith and their God’s involvement in their history.
  • loved (אָהֵב, ’āhēv): The word for “loved” here is a strong term, often used for deep affection or covenant loyalty. Huram is saying that God’s relationship with Israel is not distant, but caring and committed.
  • made (נָתַן, nātan): This word means “to give” or “appoint.” Huram is crediting Solomon’s kingship directly to God’s action, not just human politics.

Why 2 Chronicles 2:11 matters

  • This verse highlights that even foreign rulers recognized something special about Israel’s relationship with their God, especially in the context of Solomon’s wisdom and leadership.
  • Huram’s words set a respectful and cooperative tone for the partnership between Tyre and Israel, which is important for the temple project that follows.
  • The verse emphasizes that Solomon’s kingship is not just a political event, but is seen as an act of God’s love and purpose for His people.

Where else these words appear

“Huram” Hebrew H2361 · used in 12 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
  • 2 Chronicles 2:12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
  • 2 Chronicles 8:2 That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

“writing” Hebrew H3791 · used in 16 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 28:19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
  • Esther 1:22 For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people.
  • Esther 8:9 Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.

“loved” Hebrew H160 · used in 37 verses

  • Genesis 29:20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
  • Proverbs 15:17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  • Song of Solomon 8:4 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.

“Tyre” Hebrew H6865 · used in 39 verses

  • Joshua 19:29 And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:
  • Isaiah 23:1 The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.
  • Ezekiel 27:2 Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;