The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 31:6

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Aholiab appears to have had the entire charge of the textile fabrics, both woven and embroidered (Exodus 38:23). Of the tribe of Ban. It is remarkable that Hiram, the chief artist employed by Solomon for the ornamental work of the temple, was also a descendant of Dan (2 Chronicles 2:14).

Yet the Danites were in general rather warlike and rude than artistic (Genesis 49:17; Deuteronomy 33:22; 13:2; 18:11, 18:27). In the hearts of all that are wise hearted have I put wisdom. "Unto him that hath shall be given.

Those who were already "wise hearted—possessed, that is, of artistic power—were selected by God to receive extraordinary gifts of the same kind.

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