And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
And he made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold to carry the table.
The craftsman made gold-covered wooden poles specifically designed to carry the sacred table.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from Egypt, God gave Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship during their wilderness journey. Exodus 37 specifically records the work of the skilled craftsman Bezalel, who was filled with God's Spirit to construct the furnishings, including the table for the bread of the Presence. The staves made of shittim wood (a durable acacia wood found in the region) and overlaid with gold were designed for carrying the table, emphasizing the need for holiness and careful handling as the Israelites moved through the desert.
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