Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Kings 7:14

14 He was a widows son of the tribe of Naphthali , and his father was a man of Tyre , a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdome and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass : and he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.

Obj. She was one of the daughters of Dan, 2 Chron. 2. 14. Ans. So indeed Haram King of Tyre there affirms; but he might easily mistake or be misinformed, especially being no Israelite, nor a careful observer of the distinction of Tribes▪ Or, she might be of Dan by her Father, and of Naphthali by her Mother, or by her Husband, who was of that Tribe▪ and therefore she was truly a widow of Naphthali.

Either by his descent, being a Tyrian by Birth▪ or, by Education and Habitation, he or his Father being given to the study of these Arts, and having planted themselves at Tyre for their improvement therein. However that was, it was a singular Providence of God that there was at that time so excellent a Workman fit for so great and Glorious Works.

And of gold, and stone, and purple, and blew, &c. as is affirmed 2 Chron. 2. 14. But onely his skill in brass is here mentioned, because he speaks onely of the Brasen things which he made.

Marginal references: Heb. the son of a widowwoman.