1. Then the lord said to Moses,
2. “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
3. I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
4. He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.
5. He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!
6. “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:
7. the Tabernacle;the Ark of the Covenant;the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement;all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;
8. the table and its utensils;the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories;the incense altar;
9. the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils;the washbasin with its stand;
10. the beautifully stitched garments—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;
11. the anointing oil;the fragrant incense for the Holy Place.The craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”
12. The lord then gave these instructions to Moses:
13. “Tell the people of Israel: ‘Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the lord, who makes you holy.
14. You must keep the Sabbath day, for it is a holy day for you. Anyone who desecrates it must be put to death; anyone who works on that day will be cut off from the community.