1 Chronicles 2:20 — Word Study
WLCוְחוּר֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ אוּרִ֔י וְאוּרִ֖י הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ בְּצַלְאֵֽל׃ ס
BSA◂HurChûwr [a chief assistant to Moses] was the father ofyâlad■ [to beget, bring into existence] ◂UriʼÛwrîy [meaning fiery, a common name in ancient Israel] ◂and UriʼÛwrîy was the father ofyâlad■ [to beget, bring into existence] BezalelBᵉtsalʼêl [in the shadow of God, a skilled artisan]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְחוּר֙ | and Hur | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הוֹלִ֣יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| אוּרִ֔י | Uri | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאוּרִ֖י | and Uri | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הוֹלִ֥יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| בְּצַלְאֵֽל׃ ס | Bezalel | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel. |
| KJV | And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. |
| ASV | And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel. |
| YLT | And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. |
| WEB | Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel. |
| BBE | And Hur was the father of Uri; and Uri was the father of Bezalel. |
Where they part company is הוֹלִ֣יד — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of two main clauses connected by a conjunction, clearly establishing the lineage.
5 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
clause
subjectחוּר
verbיָלַד
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 2:20
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Lineage of Judahgenerated
1 Chronicles 2:20 presents a brief genealogy, highlighting Hur as the father of Uri, who is then noted as the father of Bezalel, a significant figure known for his craftsmanship in the construction of the tabernacle. This passage emphasizes the importance of lineage in Israel's history, particularly within the tribe of Judah, and connects to other genealogical records found in the Old Testament.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 31:2 | “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. |
| 2 | Exodus 36:1–2 | “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” |
| 3 | Exodus 37:1 | Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. |
| 4 | Exodus 38:22 | Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 1:5 | But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חוּר, ve.Churgenerated
The name חוּר (Chur) refers to a notable individual in the Old Testament, specifically a chief assistant to Moses. The parsing indicates it is a proper masculine noun, suggesting a personal name associated with leadership and service.
In the context of this verse, Hur's role as a father establishes a lineage that is significant for the tribe of Judah, linking him to Uri and Bezalel, both of whom played important roles in Israel's history.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse features two main clauses, each with a subject and a verb: חוּר (Hur) is the subject of the first clause, and אוּרִי (Uri) is the subject of the second clause, both linked by the verb הוֹלִ֣יד (he fathered).
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subjects, establishing a clear lineage from Hur to Uri and then to Bezalel, demonstrating the importance of familial connections in the genealogical context.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, חוּר is rendered as ωρ, which indicates a direct translation of the name without additional commentary. This suggests a straightforward approach to the genealogy.
The Greek word for הוֹלִ֣יד is ἐγέννησεν, which carries the same meaning of fathering, maintaining the essential meaning of lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 2:20 tells us that Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel. This passage highlights the lineage of these important figures in the tribe of Judah, emphasizing their roles in Israel's history.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Hur was a chief assistant to Moses and the father of Uri.
The name Uri means 'fiery' and was a common name in ancient Israel.
Bezalel was a skilled artisan known for his work on the tabernacle, and his name means 'in the shadow of God.'
Genealogy establishes lineage and heritage, connecting individuals to significant events and roles in Israel's history.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from the lineage of Hur, Uri, and Bezalel about our own family histories?
- How does understanding the roles of these figures enhance our comprehension of the tabernacle's significance?
- In what ways can we honor our ancestors and their contributions to our faith?
- What does it mean to be a skilled artisan in our own lives, and how can we apply that in our communities?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 2:20 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. Who yet is not thought to be the same Bezaleel we read of in Exodus 31:2 though the fathers and grandfathers of both have the same names, and were of the same tribe.
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(20) Hur begat Uri . . . Bezaleel.—See Exodus 31:2, which states that: “ Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,” was divinely qualified for building the Tent of Meeting. Bezaleel is no doubt a person, but Hur is probably a Calebite clan, established at “Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem” (Genesis 35:19).
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 2 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 20. Uri begat Bezaleel] This was probably the famous artist mentioned Exodus 31:2, &c., where see the notes.
Read AdamClarke on 1 Chronicles 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges18–20. The Genealogy of Bezaleel It is quite in accordance with the mind of the Chronicler to single out the artificer of the Tabernacle (“Tent of Meeting”) and tell his family history (cp. Exodus 31:2 ff.).
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.
Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.
Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.
Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.
Tyndale line
And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.
And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.
And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.
And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.
And Hur begate Vri, and Vri begate Bezaleel.
Strictly literal
And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezaleel.
And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.
And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezaleel.
And Chur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.
Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.
From the Latin
And Hur beget Uri: and Uri beget Bezeleel.
Simplified
Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri the father of Bezalel.
And Hur was the father of Uri; and Uri was the father of Bezalel.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show agreement in the core elements of the verse, with five of the eight words matched between the two texts. This demonstrates a consistent transmission of the genealogical record, although the Septuagint's word order differs.
וְחוּר֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ אוּרִ֔י וְאוּרִ֖י הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ בְּצַלְאֵֽל׃ ס
5 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 2:20
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
חוּר (chur) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, including a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron, and a Judahite. The entries indicate that Hur is linked to various roles, such as a king of Midian and a family head during the return from exile. Notably, he is also the grandfather of Bezaleel, the chief craftsman of the tabernacle.
חוּר n.pr.m.
named with Aaron as compan. of Moses
a Judahite
a king of Midian
head of fam. of returned exiles
officer of Sol.
base
H2354 חוּר . named with Aaron as compan. of Moses
. a Judahite
. a king of Midian
. head of fam. of returned exiles
. officer of Sol.
2354 Chuwr khoor
the same as 2353 or 2352; Chur, the name of four Israelites
and one Midianite:--Hur.
see HEBREW for 02353
see HEBREW for 02352
חוּר (chur) — Hur.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.17.10;
son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Ephrathah (H0672);
half-brother of: Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H);
father of: Uri (H0221), Shobal (H7732H), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829)
§ Hur = "hole"
1) a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron
2) grandfather of Bezaleel, the chief artificer of the tabernacle; possibly the same as 1 above
3) the 4th of the 5 kings of Midian who were slain with Balaam after Peor
4) father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
hur (chur):
(1) A prominent official in Israel. With Aaron he held up Moses' hands during the battle against the Amalekites (Ex 17:10,12) and assisted him as judicial head of the people during Moses' stay in the mount (Ex 24:14).
(2) Grandfather of Bezalel, the head artificer in the construction of the Tabernacle (Ex 31:2; 35:30; 38:22; 2Ch 1:5). He is here assigned to the tribe of Judah, and in 1Ch is connected with the same by descent through Caleb (2:19,20,50; 4:1,4). Josephus (Ant., III, ii, 4; vi, 1) makes him identical with (1) and the husband of Miriam.
Hur
A hole, as of a viper, etc. (1.) A son of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:19, 50; 4:1, 4; comp. 2 Chr. 1:5).
(2.) The husband of Miriam, Moses’ sister (Ex. 17:10-12). He was associated with Aaron in charge of the people when Moses was absent on Sinai (Ex. 24:14). He was probably of the tribe of Judah, and grandfather of Bezaleel (Ex. 31:2; 35:30; 1 Chr. 2:19).
(3.) One of the five princes of Midian who were defeated and slain by the Israelites under the command of Phinehas (Num. 31:8).
A chief man among the Hebrews in the desert, associated with Aaron in upholding the hands of Moses at Rephidim, and in supplying his place while on the summit of Sinai, Ex 17:10; 24:14.
liberty; whiteness; hole
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
אוּרִי (Uri) means "fiery" and refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament. It includes a prince of Judah, the father of Bezalel, and an officer during Solomon's reign. The name appears in contexts related to the tabernacle, governance, and post-exilic events, specifically in Exodus, 1 Kings, and Ezra.
אוּרִי n.pr.m. (fiery, or contr. for אוּרִיָּה)
prince of Judah
a porter
father of an officer of Solomon
base
H221 אוּרִי
221 'Uwriy oo-ree'
from 217; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites:--Uri.
see HEBREW for 0217
אוּרִי (u.ri) — Uri.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.2;
son of: Hur (H2354);
brother of: Shobal (H7732H), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829);
father of: Bezalel (H1212)
§ Uri = "fiery"
1) a prince of Judah, a son of Hur who was used by God to prepare the tabernacle
2) an officer (or the father of an officer) of Solomon in Gilead
3) a porter or gatekeeper in time of Ezra who took a foreign woman as wife
אוּרִי (u.ri) — Uri.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.19;
father of: Geber (H1398)
§ Uri = "fiery"
1) a prince of Judah, a son of Hur who was used by God to prepare the tabernacle
2) an officer (or the father of an officer) of Solomon in Gilead
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(fiery). The father of Bezaleel, one of the architects of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:2; 35:30; 38:22; 1 Chronicles 2:20; 2 Chronicles 1:5) He was of the tribe of Judah, and grandson of Caleb ben-Hezron. (B.C. 1491.) The father of Geber, Solomon’s commissariat officer in Gilead. (1 Kings 4:19) (B.C. before 1010.) One of the gatekeepers of the temple in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 10:24) (B.C. 458.)
my light, my fire
אוּרִי (Uri) means "fiery" and refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament. It includes a prince of Judah, the father of Bezalel, and an officer during Solomon's reign. The name appears in contexts related to the tabernacle, governance, and post-exilic events, specifically in Exodus, 1 Kings, and Ezra.
אוּרִי n.pr.m. (fiery, or contr. for אוּרִיָּה)
prince of Judah
a porter
father of an officer of Solomon
base
H221 אוּרִי
221 'Uwriy oo-ree'
from 217; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites:--Uri.
see HEBREW for 0217
אוּרִי (u.ri) — Uri.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.2;
son of: Hur (H2354);
brother of: Shobal (H7732H), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829);
father of: Bezalel (H1212)
§ Uri = "fiery"
1) a prince of Judah, a son of Hur who was used by God to prepare the tabernacle
2) an officer (or the father of an officer) of Solomon in Gilead
3) a porter or gatekeeper in time of Ezra who took a foreign woman as wife
אוּרִי (u.ri) — Uri.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.19;
father of: Geber (H1398)
§ Uri = "fiery"
1) a prince of Judah, a son of Hur who was used by God to prepare the tabernacle
2) an officer (or the father of an officer) of Solomon in Gilead
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(fiery). The father of Bezaleel, one of the architects of the tabernacle. (Exodus 31:2; 35:30; 38:22; 1 Chronicles 2:20; 2 Chronicles 1:5) He was of the tribe of Judah, and grandson of Caleb ben-Hezron. (B.C. 1491.) The father of Geber, Solomon’s commissariat officer in Gilead. (1 Kings 4:19) (B.C. before 1010.) One of the gatekeepers of the temple in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 10:24) (B.C. 458.)
my light, my fire
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
בְּצַלְאֵל (be.tsal.el) means 'in the shadow (i.e. protection) of God.' It refers to two individuals: a skilled artisan from the tribe of Judah, known for his work on the tabernacle, and another Israelite mentioned during the time of Ezra. The name is derived from elements meaning 'shadow' and 'God,' indicating divine protection.
H1212 בְּצַלְאֵל
1212 Btsal'el bets-al-ale'
probably from 6738 and 410 with a prepositional prefix; in
(the) shadow (i.e. protection) of God; Betsalel, the name of
two Israelites:--Bezaleel.
see HEBREW for 06738
see HEBREW for 0410
בְּצַלְאֵל (be.tsal.el) — Bezalel.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.31.2;
son of: Uri (H0221)
§ Bezaleel = "in the shadow (i.e. protection) of God"
1) son of Uri and grandson of Hur; a skilled Judahite artisan in all works of metal, wood, and stone and one of the architects of the tabernacle
2) an Israelite, one of the sons of Pahath-moab, in the time of Ezra who had taken a strange wife
בְּצַלְאֵל (be.tsal.el) — Bezalel.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.30
§ Bezaleel = "in the shadow (i.e. protection) of God"
1) son of Uri and grandson of Hur; a skilled Judahite artisan in all works of metal, wood, and stone and one of the architects of the tabernacle
2) an Israelite, one of the sons of Pahath-moab, in the time of Ezra who had taken a strange wife
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
bez'-a-lel (betsal'el, "in the shadow (protection) of 'El (God)"; Beseleel; the King James Version Bezaleel):
(1) A master workman under Moses; son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. Yahweh gave him especial wisdom and skill for his task, which was, with the aid of Oholiab of the tribe of Dan, to superintend the making of the tabernacle and its furniture (Ex 31:2; 35:30; 36:1,2, 8; 37:1; 38:22; 1Ch 2:20; 2Ch 1:5).
(2) An Israelite of the time of Ezra who put away a foreign wife (Ezr 10:30).
F. K. Farr