תַּדְמֹר (tad.mor)
tad.mor
Tadmor
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The noun tad.mor refers to a city built by King Solomon, identified in historical records as Palmyra. Its name translates literally to "palm tree," a fitting title for an oasis settlement in the Syrian desert that relied on water sources to sustain life and trade.
According to the biblical accounts in 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Solomon constructed this fortified city following his military campaigns against Hamath-zobah. The text links its establishment directly to royal expansion and administrative control over newly secured territories, highlighting the extent of Israel’s influence during that era.
While the word appears only twice in Scripture, it serves as a geographical marker for Solomon’s northern reach. The connection to "Tamar" (H8559) suggests a linguistic or regional association with other oasis towns known for their date palms, reinforcing the image of a thriving, water-rich hub in an otherwise arid landscape.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read about Solomon building Tadmor, we are looking at a specific moment of history where faith met practical administration. This city, whose name means "palm tree," was an oasis in the Syrian desert. It stands as a reminder that God’s work often involves not just spiritual truths, but also the careful planning and stewardship of resources. Solomon did not leave this strategic location to chance; he fortified it to protect trade routes and secure peace for his people.
For us today, this word invites reflection on how we manage our own lives. Just as Tadmor relied on water sources to survive in the arid wilderness, our spiritual lives depend on staying connected to the living water of Christ. We are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us, whether that is our time, our talents, or our influence. Building a life that endures requires both faith and faithful action.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Tadmor2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַּדְמֹ֥ר1×
- תַּדְמֹ֖ר1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 8:4
He built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities, which he built in Hamath.
This verse highlights Solomon’s strategic expansion into Hamath, showing how he secured his northern borders by establishing a fortified presence in the wilderness.
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I Kings 9:18
Baalath, Tamar in the wilderness,
Here Tadmor is listed alongside other fortified cities, emphasizing its role as part of a broader network of royal infrastructure designed to maintain stability and control.