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The construction of the pillars holding the screen at the entrance of the Tabernacle reveals the remarkable precision and deep understanding of its builders. Five pillars were crafted to support the entrance screen, complete with hooks for hanging the fabric. At their base, five copper sockets were placed to ground them, while special bands were fashioned around the pillars themselves [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

A specific detail regarding the gold plating on these pillars presents a challenge. The original instructions implied that the pillars should be completely covered in gold, yet the record of their construction specifically highlights the overlaying of only their tops and bands. In reality, the pillars were fully coated in gold. However, the chief artisan, Bezalel, created a protruding band at the top of each pillar. Over the general gold plating of the pillar, he applied an extra layer of gold specifically for these tops and bands.

Bezalel deduced this requirement by closely analyzing the original instructions, noticing a unique emphasis placed on the entrance screen that was completely absent regarding the inner curtain [העמק דבר]. By executing this extra layer of gold on the pillar tops and bands, Bezalel showcased his profound wisdom. He possessed the ability to understand and implement highly precise architectural details entirely on his own, even when his teacher Moses had not explicitly instructed him to do so [חזקוני].