Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
The arts of engraving and carving were much practised among the Jews. They were practised in connection with the construction of the tabernacle and the temple (Ex. 31:2, 5, 35:33; 1 Ki. 6:18, 35; Ps. 74:6), as well as in the ornamentation of the priestly dresses (Ex. 28:9-36; Zech. 3:9; 2 Chr. 2:7, 14). Isaiah (Isa. 44:13-17) gives a minute description of the process of carving idols of wood.