a widow's. One of nine widows specially mentioned. See note on Genesis 38:19.
Naphtali: by marriage. By birth, of Dan (2 Chronicles 2:14). Dan furnished Aholiab, one of the builders of the Tabernacle (Exodus 31:6).
cunning. knowing, or skilful. Compare 1 Samuel 16:18; 1 Chronicles 22:15.
works in brass. castings in bronze. These were the subjects of later prophecy (Jeremiah 27:19), fulfilled in 2 Kings 25:13-17.