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The Craftsmen

31 The Lord spoke to Moses: “Look, here is Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, from the tribe of Judah. I have called him by name. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, and with skill in all kinds of crafts. He has the ability to create designs. He works with gold, silver, and bronze. He is able to cut and engrave precious stones and mount them. He can also carve wood. He works skillfully in all kinds of crafts.

“Not only that, but I have also appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, from the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have put wisdom into the heart of all the skilled craftsmen, so that they may make everything that I have commanded you: the Tent of Meeting, the Ark of the Testimony, the atonement seat that is on it, all the furnishings for the tent, the table and its vessels and accessories, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar for incense, the altar for burnt offerings with all its utensils, the basin and its pedestal, 10 the finely woven garments (the holy garments for Aaron the priest), the garments for his sons to minister in the priest’s office, 11 the anointing oil, and the incense made of fragrant spices for the Holy Place. The skilled craftsmen shall do everything just as I commanded.”

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