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Shittah-tree

Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
The shittah-tree was an acacia tree native to the wilderness. Its wood was used to construct parts of the tabernacle.
Biblical Usage
Shittah wood was used for the various parts of the tabernacle in the wilderness, including its boards and furnishings. Isaiah refers to the tree, while Exodus specifies its use in tabernacle construction.
Scripture References
Isaiah 41:19 Exodus 25:10 Exodus 25:13 Exodus 25:23 Exodus 25:28