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Tamar

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)

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Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1193, H2688, H8412, H8559