35:30–35 Moses addressed the people concerning the overseers of the creation of the tabernacle (31:1–11). Bezalel was filled . . . . with the Spirit of God. God filled both Bezalel and Oholiab . . . with skill, ability and knowledge. God also gave them the ability to teach others. The last verse of the chapter refers to the others, who were taught. They, too, were filled with skill as master craftsmen and designers, in order to do all the work. The following verses also mention the skill of the men and women: verses 3, 6; 35:10, 25–26, 31, 35; see also 26:1, 31; 28:3, 6, 8 15; 29:5; 36:1–4, 8, 35; 39:3, 5, 8. (See the comments on these verses at 26:1 and especially at 31:1–11.)

Overview 36:1–38: The work on the tabernacle began with a generous offering. Because verse 1 records the last sent…