Exodus 31:1-7

1 Then the LORD said to Moses,
2 “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
4 He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.
5 He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!
6 “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:
7 the Tabernacle; the Ark of the Covenant; the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;

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Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Hebrew the Tent of Meeting.
  • [b]. Hebrew the Ark of the Testimony.
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