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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Algum

Algum [N]

( 2 Chronicles 2:8 ; 2 Chronicles 9:10 2 Chronicles 9:11 ), the same as almug ( 1 Kings 10:11 ).

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Algum". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

Smith's Bible Dictionary - Algum

Algum or Almug Trees,

the former occurring in ( 2 Chronicles 2:8 ; 2 Chronicles 9:10 2 Chronicles 9:11 ) the latter in ( 1 Kings 10:11 1 Kings 10:12 ) These words are identical. From ( 1 Kings 10:11 1 Kings 10:12 ; 2 Chronicles 9:10 2 Chronicles 9:11 ) we learn that the almug was brought in great plenty from Ophir for Solomons temple and house, and for the construction of musical instruments. It is probable that this tree is the red sandle wood, which is a native of India and Ceylon. The wood is very heavy, hard and fine grained, and of a beautiful garnet color.

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Algum or Almug Trees,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.