2. See, I have called--Though the instructions about the
tabernacle were privately communicated to Moses, it was plainly
impossible that he could superintend the work in person, amid the
multiplicity of his other duties. A head director or builder was
selected by God Himself; and the nomination by such high authority
removed all ground of jealousy or discontent on the part of any who
might have thought their merits overlooked (compare
Mt 18:1).
by name Bezaleel--signifying "in the shadow or protection of
God"; and, as called to discharge a duty of great magnitude--to execute
a confidential trust in the ancient Church of God, he has his family
and lineage recorded with marked distinction. He belonged to the tribe
of Judah, which, doubtless for wise and weighty reasons, God all along
delighted to honor; and he was the grandson of Hur, a pious patriot
(Ex 17:12),
who was associated, by a special commission, with Aaron in the
government of the people during the absence of Moses. Moreover, it may
be noticed that a Jewish tradition affirms Hur to be the husband of
Miriam; and if this tradition may be relied on, it affords an
additional reason for the appointment of Bezaleel emanating from the
direct authority of God.
JFB.
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