New International Reader's Version

Exodus 31:1-9 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Then the Lord spoke to Moses.

2. He said, "I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri. Uri is the son of Hur. Bezalel is from the tribe of Judah.

3. I have filled him with the Spirit of God. I have filled him with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.

4. He can make beautiful patterns in gold, silver and bronze.

5. He can cut and set stones. He can work with wood. In fact, he can work in all kinds of crafts.

6. "I have also appointed Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, to help him. Oholiab is from the tribe of Dan. "I have given ability to all of the skilled workers. They can make everything I have commanded you to make. Here is the complete list.

7. "the Tent of Meeting the ark where the tablets of the covenant are kept the cover for the ark

8. the table for the holy bread and its articles the pure gold lampstand and everything that is used with it the altar for burning incense

9. the altar for burnt offerings and all of its tools the large bowl with its stand