He was a widow’s 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.
He was the son of a widow from the Naphtali tribe and his dad was from Tyre, skilled in bronze work. He was very smart, knowledgeable, and talented in making things with bronze. He worked for King Solomon, creating all kinds of bronze works.