Bezalel of Judah and Oholiab of Dan are called and filled with the Spirit of God for skilled craftsmanship in constructing the tabernacle and all its furnishings. God reiterates the Sabbath as a sign of the covenant between Him and Israel throughout their generations, a perpetual reminder of creation's completion. Violation of the Sabbath warrants death, for it is holy to the Lord, and God gives Moses the two tablets of testimony, inscribed by the divine finger.
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Characters in This Chapter
Moses
Deliverer of Israel, mediator of the covenant, lawgiver, and prophet who spoke with God face to face
Aaron
Moses' brother, spokesman before Pharaoh, and first high priest of Israel
Pharaoh (of Exodus)
King of Egypt who oppressed Israel and hardened his heart against God, ultimately destroyed at the Red Sea
Miriam
Sister of Moses and Aaron, prophetess who led Israel in worship after the Red Sea crossing
Jethro
Moses' father-in-law, priest of Midian who advised Moses on leadership and organization
Joshua
Moses' assistant and military leader who fought the Amalekites and accompanied Moses on Sinai
Places in This Chapter
Egypt
View on MapLand of Israel's slavery and the setting for God's dramatic acts of judgment and redemption through the plagues
Red Sea
View on MapSite of Israel's miraculous deliverance where God parted the waters and destroyed Pharaoh's pursuing army
Position in Book
Israel in EgyptChapters 1-2
The Call of MosesChapters 3-4
The Plagues and PassoverChapters 5-12
The Exodus and Red SeaChapters 13-15
Journey to SinaiChapters 16-18
The Covenant at SinaiChapters 19-24
Instructions for the TabernacleChapters 25-31
Detailed plans for the Tabernacle, its furnishings, the priestly garments, and the consecration of Aaron and his sons for service.
The Golden CalfChapters 32-34
Construction of the TabernacleChapters 35-40