I wanna show you something cool.
Take a look at this verse referring to the creation of the Wilderness Tabernacle:
“B’tzal’el and Oholi’av, along with all the craftsmen whom ADONAI has endowed with the wisdom and skill necessary to carry out the work needed for the sanctuary, are to do exactly according to everything ADONAI has ordered.”– Exodus 36:1
Then compare and contrast it with this verse from 1st Kings Chapter 7, where we’re at right now:
He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naftali, but his father was from Tzor, a bronze-worker filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill for all kinds of bronze craftsmanship. He came to King Shlomo and did all his bronzework.”-1 Kings 7:14
Notice the striking similarities, homie?
See, in the previous verse 13, we’re told that Solomon sent a fellow named Hiram from Tzor.
This was NOT King Hiram.
This homie was of Israelite heritage.
And he was a master craftsman!
He was brought in to oversee the building of the Temple’s most beautiful and eye-catching parts.
Especially anything having to do with the pouring and shaping of bronze.
According to Rashi, Hiram’s father was from the tribe of Naphtali, and his mother was from the tribe of Dan.
He just happened to be living in the land of Tzor and was considered a citizen there.
So King Solomon, from the tribe of Judah, was collaborating with this fellow named Hiram to build the Temple.
Now, rewind the tape to about 479 years when the original wilderness tabernacle was being constructed.
Contrary to what may be a possible misunderstanding, Moses was NOT the chief architect or builder of the Tabernacle.
Ya feeling me?
It was Bezalel from the tribe of Judah, and Oholiav from the tribe of Dan.
In other words, the tribal pattern remains consistent between the original wilderness tabernacle and Solomon’s temple.
Solomon from Judah, and Hiram from Dan.
Bezalel from Judah and Oholiav from Dan.
This is another one of those details that no pastor on earth takes the time to investigate…
But further demonstrates the divine inspiration behind the Scriptures.
This is something I’ve always preached.
Starting from Genesis…
All the way up to Revelation.
Scripture is revealed to us in patterns that repeat.
Therefore, if you wanna be a good student of Scripture…
Learn to recognize these divine patterns.
Ya feel me?
Done.
CONNECTING THIS TEACHING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
“It had a great and high wall with twelve gates,
and at the gates twelve angels,
and names written on them,
which are the names of the
twelve tribes of the children of Israel.”
– Revelation 21:12
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