Oholiab אׇהֳלִיאָב
Skilled craftsman for the tabernacle
Biography
Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed by God to work alongside Bezalel in the construction of the tabernacle (Exo.31.6; 35.34; 36.1-2; 38.23). He was filled with the Spirit of God and given wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (Exo.35.34). Oholiab and Bezalel were responsible for overseeing the work of the tabernacle and creating the sacred furnishings and garments according to the divine instructions given to Moses (Exo.36.1). Their skillful work was essential in establishing a place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentExodus 5 verses
- Exodus 31:6
"Behold, I myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:"
Study Exodus → - Exodus 35:34
"He has put in his heart that he may teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan."
Study Exodus → - Exodus 36:1
"“Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded.”"
Study Exodus → - Exodus 36:2
"Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Yahweh had put wisdom, even everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to the work to do it."
Study Exodus → - Exodus 38:23
"With him was Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a skillful workman, and an embroiderer in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אׇהֳלִיאָב | H0171 |