Dromedary
/DROM-eh-der-ee/
Summary
A swift, single-humped camel bred for riding, distinguished from the slower pack camel used for carrying burdens.
☩Biblical References
The dromedary was prized for its speed in traveling and carrying messages. Solomon received dromedaries among his tribute. Isaiah prophesied that dromedaries of Midian and Ephah would bring gold and incense to Zion. Jeremiah compared Israel's unfaithfulness to a swift dromedary traversing her ways.
Key verses:1 Kings 4:28Isaiah 60:6Jeremiah 2:23Esther 8:10
Related Verses4 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Dromedary," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Dromedary," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).