Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Tablet
Scripture • Both
A tablet was a flat surface of stone, wood, clay, metal, or another material used for writing or engraving. Scripture refers to tablets containing God’s commandments and figuratively to writing upon the heart.
Tabor
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Tabor was primarily Mount Tabor, a prominent isolated mountain near the plain of Esdraelon, associated with Barak’s battle against Sisera. The name also refers to a town or locality connected with Zebulun.
TABOR, MOUNT
Places & Geography • Both
Mount Tabor is an isolated mountain on the border of Issachar near the Plain of Esdraelon. It was associated with Deborah and Barak’s battle against Sisera and later became a place of pilgrimage; a later tradition, not established by the biblical text, identified it with the Transfiguration.
TABOR, OAK OF
Places & Geography • Old Testament
The Oak of Tabor was a landmark mentioned in Samuel’s instructions to Saul after his anointing. Its exact location is unknown, and it should not be confused with the mountain of Tabor.
Tabor, The Plain Of
Places & Geography • Old Testament
“The plain of Tabor” is probably an incorrect translation of “the oak of Tabor.” It was a landmark on Saul’s journey home after Samuel anointed him.
Tabret
Worship & Prayer • Old Testament
A tabret was a small hand drum or tambourine, commonly played by women during celebrations. In some older translations, a different word in Job 17:6 was mistakenly rendered “tabret.”
TABRIMMON
People & Groups • Old Testament
Tabrimmon was the son of Hezion and the father of Ben-hadad, king of Syria. He is mentioned in the account of Asa’s alliance with the Syrian king.
Tabrimon
People & Groups • Old Testament
Tabrimon, meaning “good is Rimmon,” was the father of Ben-hadad, king of Syria. His name reflects the worship of the Syrian deity Rimmon.
Tache
Temple & Tabernacle • Old Testament
A tache was a small hook, clasp, or fastening used to join or suspend the curtains of the tabernacle. The term occurs in descriptions of the sanctuary’s curtains and veil.
Taches
Temple & Tabernacle • Old Testament
Taches were hooks or clasps that connected the curtains of the tabernacle. They helped join the separate curtain sections into the sanctuary’s coverings.
Tachmonite
People & Groups • Old Testament
Tachmonite was a designation associated with Jashobeam, one of David’s chief warriors. The name is connected with the family or locality of Hachmoni.
Tachmonite, The
People & Groups • Old Testament
“The Tachmonite” refers to Jashobeam, a chief among David’s mighty men. The wording is uncertain, and the parallel account identifies him as Jashobeam the Hachmonite.
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