# Kedar #

## Facts: ##

Kedar was the name of Ishmael's second son. It is also the name of an important city, which was probably named after the man.

* The city of Kedar is located in the northern part of Arabia near the southern border of Palestine. In Bible times, it was known for its greatness and beauty.
* The descendants of Kedar formed a large people group that is also called "Kedar."
* The phrase "dark tents of Kedar" refers to the black goat hair tents the people of Kedar lived in.
* These people raised sheep and goats. They also used camels for transporting things.
* In the Bible, the phrase "the glory of Kedar" refers to the greatness of that city and its people.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))



## Bible References: ##

* [Song of Solomon 01:5-6](en/tn/sng/help/01/05)