Aholiab
“Tent of his father”
Summary
A skilled Danite craftsman whom God appointed alongside Bezaleel to design and construct the furnishings of the tabernacle.
☩Divine Appointment
Aholiab was the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, selected by God to assist Bezaleel in the construction of the tabernacle. God specifically put wisdom and skill in his heart for this sacred work, appointing him as one of two master artificers responsible for supervising the preparation of articles for the sanctuary.
☩Craftsmanship Skills
Aholiab was described as "an engraver, and a cunning workman and an embroiderer," demonstrating exceptional skill in working with precious metals and textiles. He was an expert weaver and embroiderer, working in the detailed artistic elements that adorned the tabernacle. Together with Bezaleel and the other skilled workers, he carried out the construction of the sanctuary according to the pattern shown to Moses.
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Aholiab," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Aholiab," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.George Morrish, "Aholiab," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Aholiab," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).