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CHEST - C>@ - By this word are translated in the Authorized Version two distinct Hebrew terms: Aron ; this is invariably used for the ark of the covenant, and, with two exceptions, for that only. The two exceptions alluded to are (a) the "coffin" in which the bones of Joseph were carried from Egypt, kjv@Genesis:50:26) and (b) the "chest" in which Jehoiada the priest collected the alms for the repairs of the temple. ( kjv@2Kings:12:9-10; kjv@2Chronicles:24:8-11) Genazim , "chests." kjv@Ezekiel:27:24) only.



CHESTNUT TREE - C>@ - (Heb. ’armon .) kjv@Genesis:30:37; kjv@Ezekiel:31:8) Probably the "palm tree" (Platanus orientalis) is intended. This tree thrives best in low and rather moist situations in the north of Palestine, and resembles our sycamore or buttonwood (Platanus occidentalis).