Craftsmen for the Tent of the Lord's Presence (EXO 31:1-11)

[31:1] The Lord said to Moses,

[31:2] “I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,

[31:3] and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work—

[31:4] for planning skillful designs and working them in gold, silver, and bronze;

[31:5] for cutting jewels to be set; for carving wood; and for every other kind of artistic work.

[31:6] I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have also given great ability to all the other skilled workers, so that they can make everything I have commanded to be made:

[31:7] the Tent of my presence, the Covenant Box and its lid, all the furnishings of the Tent,

[31:8] the table and its equipment, the lampstand of pure gold and all its equipment, the altar for burning incense,

[31:9] the altar for burnt offerings and all its equipment, the washbasin and its base,

[31:10] the magnificent priestly garments for Aaron and his sons to use when they serve as priests,

[31:11] the anointing oil, and the sweet-smelling incense for the Holy Place. In making all these things, they are to do exactly as I have commanded you.”

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