And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
God put in the hearts of both Bezalel and Aholiab the ability to teach others the skilled work needed for the tabernacle. Bezalel was of the tribe of Judah and Aholiab was the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, men specially chosen and endowed by God for this work. Their wisdom, understanding, knowledge, tact and skill in all manner of workmanship were gifts from God beyond the natural, and filled with the Spirit of God they were educated by Him and not left to their own human wisdom. Heavenly intelligences cooperated with these workmen whom God Himself chose, so the work was done under His direction and supervision. Teaching ability is a gift from God to be developed as people learn from Him and cooperate with Him, and the Lord will give the same tact, skill and wisdom today to all who have a part in His cause as they wholly depend upon Him and walk and work as accountable to God.
Chosen Teachers for Tabernacle
God put in the hearts of both Bezalel and Aholiab the ability to teach others the skilled work required for the tabernacle. Teaching skill itself was a gift placed within them for carrying out that work, developed as they learned from Him and cooperated with Him. Bezalel was of the tribe of Judah and Aholiab was the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, men specially chosen and endowed by God for building the wilderness tabernacle.
Their wisdom, understanding, knowledge, tact, and skill in all manner of workmanship were gifts from God beyond the natural. They were filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, with wisdom of heart to work as engravers, cunning workmen, embroiderers, weavers, and devisers of cunning work. He educated them for the work and did not leave them to their own human wisdom, having called men who already had qualifications of character and giving them aptitude and skill. Heavenly intelligences cooperated with these workmen whom God Himself chose, and the building of the tabernacle with its furnishings and embroidery was carried out under His direction and supervision.
That demanding craft work was done with heart, soul, mind, and strength as an expression of love to God and devoted service for His honor. Their skill and instruction came under divine direction, and what they did with heart and strength was for God's honor.
Working Together in Order
God required exactitude, skill, tact, wisdom and perfection in building the earthly tabernacle according to the pattern shown to Moses in the mount, and He requires that same perfection in every line of work done in His service. Workers are to train their minds to do the very highest service and to desire mental strength to do everything according to that pattern. They are to feel an interest in every line of work and to communicate to fellow workers the foresight, capability and knowledge God has given them, so that beauty and harmony and solidarity are seen in every part.
In building the tabernacle different lines of work were assigned to different workers, all laboring under God's supervision. The Lord gives talents that enable special lines of work, and each one is to be allowed to do the special work for which he is fitted, so that part fits perfectly to part. Varied gifts must be brought in, workers cannot be expected to work in exactly the same way, and unity in diversity is the Lord's plan. No man can be a criterion for all other men, varied trusts are proportioned to varied capabilities, and each worker is to give his fellow workers the respect he wishes to have shown to himself.
The instruction connected with the tabernacle's construction is a model of education in which God gave people ability and purpose to teach. In that model teaching is organized, practical and shared, with each person given a part. Israel's journey through the wilderness also taught order and discipline, and Christ was their Teacher. God put the ability to teach useful skills into the hearts of those appointed for the work, showing that practical trades can be taught and that industrial training is a worthy part of education.
Legacy and Present Application
The skill given to Bezalel and Aholiab was inherited in large degree by their descendants in the tribes of Judah and Dan, who were regarded as especially cunning in the finer arts. Later, some who inherited that God-given talent used it for selfish ends and in the service of heathen kings, dishonoring their Maker. Huram, Solomon's master workman, descended from Aholiab on his mother's side.
The Lord will give the same tact, skill, and wisdom today to all who have a part in His cause to do His work. This is received as they wholly depend upon Him, are willing to be controlled and guided by Him, and walk and work as accountable to God. Teaching ability is a gift from God to be developed as people learn from Him and cooperate with Him, and He educated the tabernacle craftsmen for their work.
The tabernacle's construction was a special representation of God's power and majesty and the exalted character of His service, and it also represented the sacredness of the human temple. Buildings erected for Him are to honor His name through faithfulness, stability, and fitness in every part. Ability for the most skillful work gives artisans no reason to become exalted because of skill and aptitude, and working men need refinement and true Christian courtesy. The same divine help equips workers controlled by the Holy Spirit with tact and intelligence for practical work, including making health foods and building up the body as God's dwelling place, for God can communicate wisdom to His people to do His will.
God put in the hearts of both Bezalel and Aholiab the ability to teach others the skilled work needed for the tabernacle. Bezalel was of the tribe of Judah and Aholiab was the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, men specially chosen and endowed by God for this work. Their wisdom, understanding, knowledge, tact and skill in all manner of workmanship were gifts from God beyond the natural, and filled with the Spirit of God they were educated by Him and not left to their own human wisdom. Heavenly intelligences cooperated with these workmen whom God Himself chose, so the work was done under His direction and supervision. Teaching ability is a gift from God to be developed as people learn from Him and cooperate with Him, and the Lord will give the same tact, skill and wisdom today to all who have a part in His cause as they wholly depend upon Him and walk and work as accountable to God.
Chosen Teachers for Tabernacle
God put in the hearts of both Bezalel and Aholiab the ability to teach others the skilled work required for the tabernacle. Teaching skill itself was a gift placed within them for carrying out that work, developed as they learned from Him and cooperated with Him. Bezalel was of the tribe of Judah and Aholiab was the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, men specially chosen and endowed by God for building the wilderness tabernacle.
Their wisdom, understanding, knowledge, tact, and skill in all manner of workmanship were gifts from God beyond the natural. They were filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, with wisdom of heart to work as engravers, cunning workmen, embroiderers, weavers, and devisers of cunning work. He educated them for the work and did not leave them to their own human wisdom, having called men who already had qualifications of character and giving them aptitude and skill. Heavenly intelligences cooperated with these workmen whom God Himself chose, and the building of the tabernacle with its furnishings and embroidery was carried out under His direction and supervision.
That demanding craft work was done with heart, soul, mind, and strength as an expression of love to God and devoted service for His honor. Their skill and instruction came under divine direction, and what they did with heart and strength was for God's honor.
Working Together in Order
God required exactitude, skill, tact, wisdom and perfection in building the earthly tabernacle according to the pattern shown to Moses in the mount, and He requires that same perfection in every line of work done in His service. Workers are to train their minds to do the very highest service and to desire mental strength to do everything according to that pattern. They are to feel an interest in every line of work and to communicate to fellow workers the foresight, capability and knowledge God has given them, so that beauty and harmony and solidarity are seen in every part.
In building the tabernacle different lines of work were assigned to different workers, all laboring under God's supervision. The Lord gives talents that enable special lines of work, and each one is to be allowed to do the special work for which he is fitted, so that part fits perfectly to part. Varied gifts must be brought in, workers cannot be expected to work in exactly the same way, and unity in diversity is the Lord's plan. No man can be a criterion for all other men, varied trusts are proportioned to varied capabilities, and each worker is to give his fellow workers the respect he wishes to have shown to himself.
The instruction connected with the tabernacle's construction is a model of education in which God gave people ability and purpose to teach. In that model teaching is organized, practical and shared, with each person given a part. Israel's journey through the wilderness also taught order and discipline, and Christ was their Teacher. God put the ability to teach useful skills into the hearts of those appointed for the work, showing that practical trades can be taught and that industrial training is a worthy part of education.
Legacy and Present Application
The skill given to Bezalel and Aholiab was inherited in large degree by their descendants in the tribes of Judah and Dan, who were regarded as especially cunning in the finer arts. Later, some who inherited that God-given talent used it for selfish ends and in the service of heathen kings, dishonoring their Maker. Huram, Solomon's master workman, descended from Aholiab on his mother's side.
The Lord will give the same tact, skill, and wisdom today to all who have a part in His cause to do His work. This is received as they wholly depend upon Him, are willing to be controlled and guided by Him, and walk and work as accountable to God. Teaching ability is a gift from God to be developed as people learn from Him and cooperate with Him, and He educated the tabernacle craftsmen for their work.
The tabernacle's construction was a special representation of God's power and majesty and the exalted character of His service, and it also represented the sacredness of the human temple. Buildings erected for Him are to honor His name through faithfulness, stability, and fitness in every part. Ability for the most skillful work gives artisans no reason to become exalted because of skill and aptitude, and working men need refinement and true Christian courtesy. The same divine help equips workers controlled by the Holy Spirit with tact and intelligence for practical work, including making health foods and building up the body as God's dwelling place, for God can communicate wisdom to His people to do His will.