KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you shall make poles out of acacia wood, and cover them with gold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses specific instructions for making gold-covered wooden poles that will be used to carry the sacred Ark of the Covenant.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for building the Tabernacle and its furnishings around 1440 BC. The poles described here were essential for transporting the Ark of the Covenant, as it was so holy that it could never be touched directly by human hands. Acacia wood was chosen because it was durable, readily available in the wilderness, and resistant to insects and decay.
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