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Staves
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or Exodus 25:13 (c) These were the two rods covered with gold by which the ark was carried. Other articles of furniture also were furnished with these rods for carrying purposes. In this passage the rods indicate the wandering and movable character of the ark of the covenant. It was to be on the move constantly, therefore the staves were to remain in the rings on the ark. (See Exodus 25:15). However, when it found its permanent resting place (See1Ki 8:8). the staves were removed. The first period is a type of the wandering life of a Christian before he fully gives himself over to the Holy Spirit in complete consecration. The second period is pictured by the removal of the staves in the dedication of the temple. The ark was to wander no more. So GOD wants His child to get to the place where he is stable, substantial and unmovable in the fellowship of the King. (See1Ch 15:15; 2 Chronicles 5:9; see under "STAFF").
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Staves'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/s/staves.html. 1957.
