Bible Facts

Jeremiah bought a field while Jerusalem was under siege. The purchase evidence included a sealed record and an open one, and both were to be preserved in an earthen vessel.

Nehemiah’s record of Jerusalem’s wall repairs includes a ruler and his daughters. Their contribution appears in an easily overlooked phrase: “he and his daughters”.

The tabernacle’s craftsmen were equipped to teach as well as make. After describing Bezaleel’s abilities in metalwork, stonework and woodcarving, Moses says God put teaching in the hearts of both Bezaleel and Aholiab.

The Israelites brought more materials than the tabernacle workers needed. Moses ordered an announcement throughout the camp to stop further offerings for the project.