Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
, “under his protection”, the artificer who executed the work of art in connection with the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex. 31:2; 35:30). He was engaged principally in works of metal, wood, and stone; while Aholiab, who was associated with him and subordinate to him, had the charge of the textile fabrics (36:1, 2; 38:22). He was of the tribe of Judah, the son of Uri, and grandson of Hur (31:2). Mention is made in Ezra 10:30 of another of the same name.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(in the shadow of God).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BEZAL'EEL (in the shadow of God). A famous artificer who received wisdom and instruction directly from God to qualify him for the work of building the tabernacle and preparing its various furniture. Ex 31:2. 2. One who had married a foreign wife. Ezr 10:30.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
in the shadow of God