KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold to carry the table.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The craftsman made gold-covered wooden poles specifically designed to carry the sacred table.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the tabernacle furniture under Moses' direction, specifically the Table of Showbread (also called the Table of Presence). The craftsman Bezalel was following God's detailed instructions for creating portable worship furniture that could be carried as the Israelites traveled through the wilderness. The poles allowed the priests to transport the sacred table without touching it directly, maintaining its holiness.
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