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The City of Palm Trees
Scholars note a textual debate over the name "Tamar" in this verse. However, most conclude it refers to the famous city of Tadmor (Palmyra). The name itself means "palm tree." This city was a strategic oasis fortress, vital for protecting Solomon's trade routes to the east, showcasing his vast commercial and political influence.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:18
18th Century
Theologian
Tadmor - The Hebrew text here has "Tamor" (or "Tamar") as it is written, and "Tadmor" as it is traditionally read. That the latter place, Pa…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:18
19th Century
Bishop
Baalath is said by Josephus to have been in the same neighbourhood; and this agrees with the mention of it in Joshua 19:44, as lyi…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Baalath
A city in the tribe of Dan, (Joshua 19:44)
and Tadmor in the wilderness, …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:15–28
17th Century
Minister
Here is a further account of Solomon's greatness. He began correctly, for he built God's house first and finished it before he began his own. Then …