Exodus 31:4

To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

Cross-references

Exodus 25:32–35 Historical context

Exodus 25:32-35 describes the lampstand Bezalel would craft using the skills given in this passage.

Exodus 26:1 Historical context

Exodus 26:1 describes the curtains with cherubim that Bezalel's artistic designs would produce.

Exodus 28:15 Historical context

Exodus 28:15 describes the breastpiece of judgment, whose making required the same artistic skills in gold, silver, and bronze that Bezalel received.

2 Chronicles 2:7 requests a craftsman skilled in gold, silver, bronze, etc.—the same materials listed for Bezalel, connecting tabernacle and temple craftsmanship.

In 1 Kings 7:14, Hiram of Tyre is similarly endowed with skill in bronze, echoing Bezalel's role for the tabernacle in temple construction.

2 Chronicles 2:13 names Huram-abi, a skilled craftsman in gold, silver, bronze, mirroring Bezalel's endowment for sacred work.

2 Chronicles 2:14 further details Huram-abi's skill in engraving and materials, paralleling Bezalel's versatile craftsmanship.