KJV ORIGINAL
And he made boards for the tabernacle of shittim wood, standing up.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he made upright boards for the tabernacle out of acacia wood.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the construction of the wooden frame that would form the walls of God's portable dwelling place among the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the Israelites' time in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, when they were building the tabernacle according to God's detailed instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that would travel with them and serve as the center of worship until the temple was built in Jerusalem centuries later.
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