Freemasonry,Venus, and the Secret Key to the Life of Jesus the authors go further about Hiram. Although Hiram Abiff's name has never been recorded historically, there is a reference in a new translation in the Bible in the book of Kings to a person who a similar name and might be the same person, the authors point out. They then investigate the story further and say that Hiram Abiff who built King Solomon's Temple was involved in astrology. Because the ancient Jews believed in astrology and this was connected with the way King Solomon's Temple was specifically constructed.