The Definition of the word 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).