Bible Dictionary
Aholiab
Aholiab was a skilled Danite craftsman appointed with Bezalel to make the tabernacle, its furnishings, and its embroidered and woven materials.
Definition
Aholiab was a skilled man of the tribe of Dan appointed with Bezalel for the work of the tabernacle. He was especially associated with weaving, embroidery, and the preparation of its materials and furnishings.
Biblical Usage
Aholiab assisted Bezalel in erecting the tabernacle and making its furnishings. His appointment illustrates the skilled labor assigned for the construction of Israel’s sanctuary.
Historical Background
The name means “tent of the father.” Aholiab was a Danite artist and craftsman appointed during the wilderness period for the tabernacle work.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tent of the father, an artist of the tribe of Dan, appointed to the work of preparing materials for the tabernacle (Ex. 31:6; 35:34; 36:1, 2; 38:23).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a Danite of great skill as a weaver and embroiderer, whom Moses appointed with Bezaleel to erect the tabernacle. (Exodus 35:30-35) (B.C. 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ho-li'-ab. See OHOLIAB.</p>