Bible Dictionary
Tamarisk
The tamarisk is a graceful tree with fine, feathery branches and small leaves, capable of growing in salty soil. A tamarisk is mentioned in connection with Abraham and Saul’s burial place.
Biblical Usage
A tamarisk is associated with Abraham and with the place where Saul’s bones were buried. Older translations sometimes render the relevant Hebrew word as “grove” or “tree.”
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