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Oholiab

Hebrew origin

Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of Dan, is Bezalel's assistant: an engraver, embroiderer and needleworker in violet-purple, red-purple and crimson materials and fine linen.

Meaning
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Occupation
Craftsman · Teacher
First mention
Exodus 31:6

Family

Parents

Ahisamach

Ahisamach is the father of Oholiab, of Dan. The accounts name him when they reco…

Scripture references

  • Exodus 31:6

    And to help him I have given him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and have endowed the hearts of all the skilled men with the skill to make everything I have ordered you:

  • Exodus 35:34

    And on him and on Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, he has bestowed the gift of teaching,

  • Exodus 36:1

    'Bezalel, Oholiab and all the men whom Yahweh has endowed with the skill and knowledge to know how to carry out all the work to be done on the sanctuary, will do exactly as Yahweh has ordered.'

  • Exodus 38:23

    his assistant being Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, embroiderer and needleworker in violet-purple, red-purple and crimson materials and fine linen.