Vayakhel

The Erection of the Tabernacle and the Sacred Vessels illustration from the 1728 Figures de la Bible

Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels.