דברי הימים ב, פרק ד׳, פסוק י״א

The massive project of outfitting the Temple required an array of specialized tools to maintain the daily offerings. The completion of the copper work and the casting of these vessels marked the end of the expert artisan's vital role in the construction [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. All of this meticulous craftsmanship was dedicated entirely to serving the specific daily needs of the House of God [מצודת דוד].

Among the items crafted were large copper pots or cauldrons designed to hold the ashes cleared from the altar [רש"י, מצודת ציון]. In the Book of Kings, these same ash receptacles are referred to by a slightly different name [מלבי"ם]. Alongside these pots, the artisan forged shovels, which were essential tools used to scrape together and gather the ashes before they were removed [מצודת ציון].

As the project reached its conclusion, a subtle shift occurs in the traditional reading of the artisan's name, changing from Hiram to Huram [מנחת שי]. Rather than a simple variation, this shift may actually point to two distinct individuals who worked on the Temple. According to this perspective, the first artisan began the process of crafting the vessels, while a second craftsman took over to finish the entire job, including the massive task of casting the copper pillars [מלבי"ם].