And the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers’ skins, and the vail of the covering,
Five months from start to finish, with embroidery and engraving in gold and precious stones, yet they made quick work because many hands labored together in unity, the workmen were taught of God and kept from blunders, and the people burned with zeal to see it done. Resolution, industry, and a cheerful mind, by God's grace, accomplish in little time what men think needs much.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 39:32-43
the covering of rams' skin dyed red--(See on Exo 25:5). It was probably red morocco leather and "badgers' skins," rather "the skins of the tahash, supposed to be the dugong, or dolphin of the Red Sea, the skin of which is still used by the Arabs under the same appellation" [GOSS].
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering, (g) So called, because it hung before the mercyseat and covered it from sight .