plain. oak, or terebinth; growing generally alone, becomes. conspicuous landmark.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
Beth-el. House of God. Evidently. place of worship, in the absence of any "place", according to Deuteronomy 12:5, &c. Compare Exodus 20:24.
carrying. Probably their firstfruits. Compare 2 Kings 4:42.