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Bezaleel

In the shadow of God; i.e., “under his protection”, the artificer who executed the work of art in connection with the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex. 31:2; 35:30). He was engaged principally in works of metal, wood, and stone; while Aholiab, who was associated with him and subordinate to him, had the charge of the textile fabrics (36:1, 2; 38:22). He was of the tribe of Judah, the son of Uri, and grandson of Hur (31:2). Mention is made in Ezra 10:30 of another of the same name.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(in the shadow of God).

The son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah and one of the architects of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:1-6) His charge was chiefly in all works of metal, wood and stone. (B.C. 1490.) One of the sons of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:30) (B.C. 458.)

In the Bible

11

Verses where Bezaleel is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 2:20

    Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.

  • 2 Chronicles 1:5

    But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there.

  • Exodus 31:2

    “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

  • Exodus 35:30

    Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

  • Exodus 36:1

    “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

  • Exodus 36:2

    Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

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Scripture on Bezaleel

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Entries that reference Bezaleel

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Bezaleel references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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