# 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: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)) (See also: [Arabia](../other/arabia.md), [goat](../other/goat.md), [Ishmael](../other/ishmael.md), [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [Song of Solomon 01:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/sng/01/05) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: H6938