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Nehushtan
The Nehushtan (or Nehustan, Hebrew: × ×—×•×©×Ş×ź or × ×—×© ×”× ×—×•×©×Ş) is a sacred object in the form of a bronze snake upon a pole. It is most well known for its mention in the Bible where it was used by Moses to save the Israelites from snake bites.
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