Cedar, The

Planted by God — Ps 104:16; Isa 41:19.

Made to glorify God — Ps 148:9.

Lebanon celebrated for — Jdj 9:15; Ps 92:12.

Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of — Nu 24:6.

Imported largely by Solomon — 1Ki 10:27.

Described as

High. — Isa 37:24; Eze 17:22; Am 2:9.

Spreading. — Ps 80:10,11.

Fragrant. — Song 4:11.

Graceful and beautiful. — Ps 80:10; Eze 17:23.

Strong and durable. — Isa 9:10.

Considered the first of trees — 1Ki 4:33.

Extensive commerce in — 1Ki 5:10,11; Ezr 3:7.

Used in

Building temples. — 1Ki 5:5,6; 6:9,10.

Building palaces. — 2Sa 5:11; 1Ki 7:2,3.

Making masts of ships. — Eze 27:5.

Making wardrobes. — Eze 27:24.

Making chariots. — Song 3:9.

Purifying the leper. — Le 14:4-7,49-52.

Preparing the water of separation. — Nu 19:6.

Making idols. — Isa 44:14.

The eagle alluded to as

Making its nest in. — Jer 22:23.

Perching on the high branches of. — Eze 17:3.

Instrumental in propagating. — Eze 17:4,5.

Destruction of, a punishment — Jer 22:7.

Destruction of, exhibits God’s power — Ps 29:5.

Illustrative of

Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ. — Song 5:15; Eze 17:22,23.

Beauty and glory of israel. — Nu 24:6.

Saints in their rapid growth. — Ps 92:12.

Powerful nations. — Eze 31:3; Am 2:9.

Arrogant rulers. — Isa 2:13; 10:33,34.