1.3 KiB
1.3 KiB
Tamar, Tamar's
Facts:
Tamar was the name of several women in the Old Testament. It was also the name of several cities or other places in the Old Testament.
- Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah. She gave birth to Perez who was an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
- One of King David's daughters was named Tamar; she was the sister of Absalom. Her half-brother Amnon raped her and left her desolate.
- Absalom also had a daughter named Tamar.
- A city called "Hazezon Tamar" was the same as the city of Engedi on the western shore of the Salt Sea. There is also a "Baal Tamar," and general references to a place called "Tamar" which may have been different from the cities.
(See also: Absalom, ancestor, Amnon, David, ancestor, Judah, Salt Sea)
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H1193, H2688, H8559