Exodus Chapter 36 — Building the Tabernacle

Exodus 36 recounts the initial stages of constructing the Tabernacle under the leadership of Bezalel and Oholiab. Empowered with wisdom from God, these skilled craftsmen call upon other wise-hearted people to begin the work. A significant event occurs when the craftsmen report to Moses that the Israelites have brought more than enough materials to complete the project. Moses subsequently issues a command to stop the offerings, demonstrating the people's extreme generosity. The remainder of the chapter provides a detailed account of the construction of the Tabernacle's inner curtains of fine linen, the outer curtains of goats’ hair, and the protective coverings of rams’ skins and sea cow hides. It also describes the fabrication of the acacia wood boards, their silver sockets, and the gold-overlaid bars that held the structure together. The chapter concludes with the creation of the veil and the screen for the door of the tent, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail.