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.
Original Language Analysis
וּלְהוֹרֹ֖ת
that he may teach
H3384
וּלְהוֹרֹ֖ת
that he may teach
Strong's:
H3384
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, to flow as water (i.e., to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e., to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by
נָתַ֣ן
And he hath put
H5414
נָתַ֣ן
And he hath put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
2 of 9
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
בְּלִבּ֑וֹ
in his heart
H3820
בְּלִבּ֑וֹ
in his heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 9
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
ה֕וּא
H1931
ה֕וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
4 of 9
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
Exodus 31:6And 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;2 Chronicles 2:14The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.
Historical Context
Dan was one of the twelve tribes, eventually settling in Israel's far north. Selecting a Danite alongside a Judahite ensured representation from different tribal groups, preventing any perception of favoritism and demonstrating that all Israel contributed to tabernacle construction.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the partnership between Judah and Dan teach about unity and collaboration in building God's house?
- How does the selection of leaders from different tribes prefigure the New Testament church built from diverse peoples?
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Analysis & Commentary
Aholiab (אָהֳלִיאָב, 'father's tent') of Dan's tribe partners with Bezaleel, establishing collaborative leadership in sacred construction. Dan, one of the northern tribes, partnering with Judah (southern kingdom's primary tribe) demonstrates that building God's house requires unity across tribal and regional boundaries. This collaboration prefigures the New Testament reality that Christ builds His church from all peoples, breaking down dividing walls (Ephesians 2:14), and that ministry partnerships reflect diverse gifts working toward common purpose.