What is Oholiab in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed by God to work alongside Bezalel in the construction of the tabernacle (Exo.31.6; 35.34; 36.1-2; 38.23). Oholiab appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Oholiab?
Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed by God to work alongside Bezalel in the construction of the tabernacle (Exo.31.6; 35.34; 36.1-2; 38.23). He was filled with the Spirit of God and given wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (Exo.35.34). Oholiab and Bezalel were responsible for overseeing the work of the tabernacle and creating the sacred furnishings and garments according to the divine instructions given to Moses (Exo.36.1). Their skillful work was essential in establishing a place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.
Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Oholiab appear in the Bible?
Oholiab is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Exodus 31:6
- Exodus 35:34
- Exodus 36:1
- Exodus 36:2
- Exodus 38:23
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Oholiab.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Oholiab?
Oholiab appears in 5 verses, all of them in Exodus.
Which books of the Bible mention Oholiab?
Just one: Exodus.
Where can I read every verse about Oholiab?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
