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11 Bible Verses about Camels. Most Relevant Verses. Genesis 37:25. Verse Concepts. Then they sat down to eat a meal. And as they raised their eyes and looked, behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing aromatic gum and balm and myrrh, on their way to bring them down to Egypt. Judges 7:12. Verse Concepts.
The Midianite caravans of camels are mentioned as early as the time of Jacob, when they carried "spicery and balm and myrrh" from the land of Gilead into Egypt (Genesis 37:25, 28, 36). Ephah is a sub-tribe of Midian ( Genesis 25:4 ).
Mar 26, 2024 · Answer. Old Testament books connect camels with figures such as Abraham ( Genesis 12:16 ), Jacob ( Genesis 31:17 ), and Job ( Job 1:3 ). Critics sometimes claim these references prove those texts were written long after their supposed events.
King James Version. 6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.
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Jacob had camels as a portion of his wealth ( 30:43), as Abraham also had ( 24:35). He sent a present of thirty milch camels to his brother Esau ( 32:15). It appears to have been little in use among the Jews after the conquest. It is, however, mentioned in the history of David ( 1 Chronicles 27:30), and after the Exile ( Ezra 2:67; Nehemiah 7: ...
In Isaiah 21:7 KJV follows Heb. and tr. “chariot of camels,” but RSV tr. “riders on camels.” This is the only possible Biblical mention of camels used for draught, which has little purpose in the desert.
Genesis 24:32 KJV copy save And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.
