SHITTIM

Shittim. Shittim
Acacias, also called “Abel-shittim” (Num. 33:49), a plain or valley in the land of Moab where the Israelites were encamped after their two victories over Sihon and Og, at the close of their desert wanderings, and from which Joshua sent forth two spies (q.v.) “secretly” to “view” the land and Jericho (Josh. 2:1).

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Shittim. thorns

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SHITTIM. 1. Also called ABEL-SHITTIM Nu 33:49
* A camping place of Israel Nu 25:1; 33:49
* Joshua sends spies from Jos 2:1
* The valley of Joe 3:18
* Balaam prophesies in Mic 6:5

2. Also called SHITTAH, a tree, the wood of which is fragrant
* Planted and cultivated Isa 41:19
* The ark of the covenant made of Ex 25:10
* The staves (long poles) of the ark of the covenant made of Ex 25:13; 38:6
* The boards in the tabernacle made of Ex 26:15-37
* The altar of burnt offering made of Ex 38:1,6

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shittim. Shittim, n. a very precious Arabian wood

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{ Shit″tim (?), Shit″tim wood′ }, n. The wood of the shittah tree.