Metallurgy

A field of study about how to find, process, and work with metals. Throughout history, people have developed different ways to get metals from the earth and shape them into tools, weapons, and decorative items.

The most common metals mentioned in the Bible are:

• Gold (used for valuable items and temple decorations)

• Silver (used for money and jewelry)

• Copper (used for everyday tools and large containers)

• Iron (used for strong tools and weapons)