And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
And he made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold.
The writer is describing how the craftsman made wooden poles covered with gold, likely for carrying sacred objects in the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God instructed Moses on how to build the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship during their wilderness journey. Exodus 37 specifically details the work of skilled craftsmen like Bezalel, who were constructing the sacred furnishings, including the altar of incense. The staves made from shittim wood and overlaid with gold were carrying poles designed for transporting these holy items, highlighting the need for mobility as the Israelites wandered through the desert.
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