Tamar (2)
LocationsGeographical Setting
Tamar is an ancient fortified settlement located in the southern Negev desert, identified with the biblical city of Thamaro.
What is the meaning of Tamar (2) in the Bible?
Tamar is a location mentioned in Ezekiel's vision of Israel's territorial boundaries and listed among the store cities constructed by Solomon. Archaeological evidence identifies this site with Thamaro, a fortified village featuring a Roman garrison, situated in the southern Negev region.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Tamar with the archaeological site of Tel Tamar helps readers visualize the extent of Solomon's administrative network and the strategic military importance of the southern frontier in biblical narratives.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.