Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 36:1
1. Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise-hearted man, c.—Here is an illustrious example of zeal and activity in the work of the Lord. No unnecessary delay was allowed to take place and from the moment the first pole was stuck in the ground till the final completion of the sacred edifice, he and his associates labored with all the energies both of mind and body engaged in the work. And what was the mainspring of their arduous and untiring diligence? They could be actuated by none of... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 36:1
Exodus 36:1. Then wrought Bezaleel, &c.— As this verse stands, it seems to make the sense incoherent, as if Bezaleel, &c. had set about the work before Moses delivered it to them: see Exodus 36:2. Junius, therefore, judiciously connects it with the last chapter; and renders it, therefore Bezaleel and Aholiah shall do the work, and every wise-hearted man, &c. Nothing, says Junius, can be more grammatical than this connexion; and, in consequence of it, this 36th chapter will begin... read more