Bezalel
בְּצַלְאֵל/BEZ-uh-lel/
“In the shadow (protection) of God”
Summary
The divinely gifted craftsman who supervised the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings.
☩Divine Appointment
God called Bezalel by name and filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all manner of workmanship. He was to devise artistic designs and work in gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood. Oholiab of Dan was appointed as his assistant.
Key verses:Exodus 31:1-5Exodus 35:30-35
☩The Work
Bezalel made the ark of the covenant, the mercy seat, the table for showbread, the lampstand, the altars, and all the furnishings of the tabernacle according to the pattern God showed Moses.
Key verses:Exodus 36:1-2Exodus 37:1-29Exodus 38:1-7Exodus 38:22