Bezalel & Oholiab, An ‘Oreo’ Story

Ordinary People

By Jeff Huff, October 16, 2022

Exodus 35:30 “Then Moses said to the sons of Israel, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 31And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship; 32to create designs for working in gold, in silver, and in bronze, 33and in the cutting of stones for settings and in the carving of wood, so as to perform in every inventive work. 34He also has put in his heart to teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. 35He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver, of a designer, and of an embroiderer, in violet, purple, and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs.



Ex. 31:1-6 The LORD said to Moses, 2“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 4to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, 5in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. 6And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:



Exodus 32 something goes horribly wrong. Israel’s darkest hour as a liberated people. The Golden Calf story. “Now when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people assembled about Aaron, and said to him, Come, make us a god who will go before us:”



Exodus 32-33-34 Moses intercedes on behalf of the people. “Forgive them of their sins. If not, take my life for theirs.” “They’re your people,” “no, they’re Your people.” I will not go with you into the Promise Land.” “Yes, You will go with us in the Promise Land.”



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