KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he made the poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the craftsman made wooden poles covered with gold, likely for carrying sacred objects in the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of building the tabernacle, God's portable dwelling place among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The poles mentioned were used to carry sacred furniture like the altar and ark, allowing the priests to transport these holy items without touching them directly. The use of acacia wood overlaid with gold reflects both durability for travel and the precious nature of items used in worship.
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