God told Moses to ask the Israelites to give of their personal possessions as their hearts prompted. (Exodus 25:2) The Israelites gave so generously that Moses asked them to stop because more than enough had been given to build the Tabernacle and all that went with it. Also, God picked people of intelligence and ability in every kind of craft to make the Tabernacle and everything that went with it. (Exodus 31:3)