אֵ֫שֶׁל
e.shel (H0815)
tamarisk
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "אֵ֫שֶׁל" (e.shel, Strong's H0815) has a short and specific definition: it refers to a tamarisk plant. This word appears three times in the Bible. Given its definition and limited occurrences, we can infer that the tamarisk was a known and notable plant to the ancient authors of the Hebrew Bible. Its mention in three distinct passages suggests that the tamarisk held some significance or importance to the culture, geography, or environment in which these texts were written. The range of usage for this word is restricted, indicating that its meaning is fixed and contextual. The fact that it has a short definition and few appearances in the text also suggests that the tamarisk was a relatively specific reference for the authors of the Hebrew Bible.
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Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and called there on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.
Saul heard that David was discovered, with the men who were with him. Now Saul was sitting in Gibeah, under the tamarisk tree in Ramah, with his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing around him.
They took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.