SHITTIM. 1. Called also Abel-shittim, Num. 33:49. A camping place of Israel, Num. 25:1; 33:49. Joshua sends spies from, Josh. 2:1. Valley of, Joel 3:18. Balaam prophesies in, Mic. 6:5. 2. Called also 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; poles of the ark, Ex. 25:13; 38:6; boards in the tabernacle, Ex. 26:15–37; the altar of burnt offering, Ex. 38:1, 6.