The precious stones (Exodus 28:9) and spices were contributed by the rulers, who were more wealthy than the other Israelites.

The rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set. The "rulers" intended here are probably the "princes of the tri…

And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set ,
&c.] Or "stones of fillings" ^F4 , to be set in ouches, a…

Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assi…