Bezaleel

in the shadow of God

Bezaleel [EBD]

in the shadow of God; i.e., "under his protection", the artificer who executed the work of art in connection with the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex. 31:2; 35:30). He was engaged principally in works of metal, wood, and stone; while Aholiab, who was associated with him and subordinate to him, had the charge of the textile fabrics (36:1, 2; 38:22). He was of the tribe of Judah, the son of Uri, and grandson of Hur (31:2). Mention is made in Ezra 10:30 of another of the same name.

Bezaleel [NAVE]

BEZALEEL
1. A divinely inspired mechanic and master workman, who built the tabernacle, Ex. 31:2; 35:30-35; 36:1; 37:1; 38:1-7, 22.
2. Son of Pahath-moab, Ezra 10:30.

BEZALEEL [SMITH]

(in the shadow of God).

1. The son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah and one of the architects of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:1-6) His charge was chiefly in all works of metal, wood and stone. (B.C. 1490.)
2. One of the sons of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:30) (B.C. 458.)