Who: Moses & God
Where: Mt. SinaiWhat: God tells Moses that he has appointed Bezel and Oholiab to construct the tabernacle (the tent of meeting, Ark of the Covenant, the mercy seat, etc).
Quote: I have filled him (Bezel) with divine spirit, with ability, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze” (Exodus 31.3).
Author’s intentions: To show that God has the power to bestow great talent/power upon men such as Bezel and Oholiab.Ideas: God has great power and the ability to manipulate man, but he never seems to abuse it.
Word Choice: God repeats “I have commanded you” a number of times in this passage.
Images: Mt. Sinai, the Tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant.