969 B
969 B
Kedar
Facts:
Kedar was Ishmael's second son. It was also 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 goathair 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: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: Arabia, goat, Ishmael, sacrifice)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H6938