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ACACIA

A native Mediterranean tree, of which there are five species. Most grow in the Judean desert, the Negeb, and Sinai, while one type (Acacia raddiana) is found in the central and northern parts of Israel. The acacia (Heb. šhiṭṭîm) is a hardy tree, able to withstand the extreme climatic conditions of the desert. Acacia is used for fuel, construction, and shade. The trunk, branches, and leaves also provide food for a variety of animals. Although some types of acacia are shrublike, 4-5 m. (13-16 ft.) in height, others have central trunks and can reach heights of 12-15 m. (40-50 ft.). Acacia wood was used prominently in construction of the tabernacle, ark, and other sacred objects (Exod. 25-27, 30, 35-38).

Bibliography. N. Hareuveni, Tree and Shrub in Our Biblical Heritage (Kiryat Ono, 1984); Y. Waisel and A. Alon, Trees of the Land of Israel (Tel Aviv, 1980).

Alan Ray Buescher






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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