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The story of exodus 37





Bezalel, the master craftsman filled with the Spirit of God, began creating the sacred objects for the Tabernacle with great skill and dedication.

First, he made the Ark of the Covenant from acacia wood, carefully building it according to God’s instructions. He covered it inside and out with pure gold, and placed a gold molding all around it. Two gold rings were fastened to its sides, and poles of acacia wood overlaid with gold were made to carry the Ark. On top, he crafted the mercy seat—the cover of pure gold—with two cherubim of gold, carefully hammered out, one on each end. Their wings stretched out above, shielding the mercy seat with reverence.

Next, Bezalel made the table of acacia wood, also overlaid with pure gold. It had a gold border around it and a rim to prevent items from falling off. Four legs, covered with gold, supported it, and rings of gold held poles for carrying, which were also overlaid with gold. He made all the plates, dishes, bowls, and pitchers used for the table’s sacred purposes out of pure gold.

Then, he crafted the golden lampstand, shaped with skill and artistry. It had six branches extending from its sides, each branch adorned with cups shaped like almond blossoms, buds, and flowers. The lampstand itself was made of pure gold, hammered out from a single piece. He made its seven lamps, and the pipes and trays for the lamps, all with great care.

Bezalel also made the altar of incense from acacia wood and overlaid it with pure gold. It had a gold molding around it and four gold rings for carrying poles. The poles were made of acacia wood and covered with gold. He made its plates, dishes, and the fire pans used on it of pure gold.

Finally, he crafted the bronze altar used for burnt offerings, made of acacia wood and covered with bronze. It had a bronze grating halfway down, with bronze rings on the four legs to hold carrying poles. All the utensils for the altar—the pots, shovels, basins, forks, and fire pans—were made of bronze.

Every item was crafted with precision and reverence, exactly as God had commanded. Through the hands of Bezalel, the sacred furnishings of the Tabernacle began to come alive, ready to be set in place for God’s dwelling among His people.


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