Aholiab
maleExodusMeaning: “Tent of the father”
The skilled craftsman of the tribe of Dan appointed to assist Bezaleel in building the tabernacle, gifted in engraving, weaving, and embroidery.
Biography
Aholiab, son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, was the chief assistant to Bezaleel in constructing the tabernacle. God appointed him and put wisdom in his heart, making him a master "engraver, and… cunning workman, and… embroiderer in blue, and in purple… and fine linen" (Exodus 38:23). Together with Bezaleel he led the willing-hearted craftsmen who built every part of the sanctuary according to the pattern God gave Moses (Exodus 36:1–2). His partnership with a man of Judah — a craftsman of Dan working alongside a craftsman of Judah — shows the whole nation joined in the work of worship.
Life Timeline
Appointed to help build the tabernacle
On the Bible timeline
Aholiab belongs to the The Exodus & Wilderness era (c. 1446 BC (early) / 1260 BC (late)).
- c. 1446 BC (early) / 1260 BC (late)The Exodus from Egypt
- c. 1446 BCThe Law Given at Sinai
- c. 1406 BCThe Conquest of Canaan
Themes & lessons from Aholiab
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Aholiab appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
5 verses in 1 bookExodus5 verses
Exodus 31:6
And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
Exodus 35:34
And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
Exodus 36:2
And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:
Exodus 38:23
And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.
Frequently asked about Aholiab
Who was Aholiab in the Bible?
The skilled craftsman of the tribe of Dan appointed to assist Bezaleel in building the tabernacle, gifted in engraving, weaving, and embroidery.
What does the name Aholiab mean?
The name Aholiab means “Tent of the father”.
What did Aholiab do in the Bible?
Aholiab served as craftsman, of the tribe of Dan.
Where does Aholiab appear in the Bible?
Aholiab is mentioned 5 times across 1 book: Exodus.
What can we learn from Aholiab?
The story of Aholiab touches on themes of aholiab, wisdom, tabernacle, embroidery — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Aholiab's life.
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