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What the Bible Says About Cedar

Overview

The Bible addresses cedar across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Leviticus and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Covenants, Temple, the First, Treaty and Cedar, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon and David.

Key Bible verses about cedar

Old Testament

1 Kings

1 Kings 5:6

Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. appoint: Heb. say

1 Kings 5:7

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

1 Kings 5:8

And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. considered: Heb. heard

1 Kings 5:9

My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household. appoint: Heb. send

1 Kings 5:10

So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.

People in the Bible and cedar

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying cedar for yourself

  • Begin with Leviticus 14:49, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 1 Kings, Leviticus and 2 Chronicles each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Solomon and David and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Covenants, Temple, the First, Treaty and Cedar, the.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about cedar?

The Bible addresses cedar across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Leviticus and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Covenants, Temple, the First, Treaty and Cedar, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon and David.

How many Bible verses are about cedar?

The Bible references cedar in 11 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention cedar?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 14:49: “And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop:”

Which people in the Bible are associated with cedar?

Solomon and David.

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