The Cedar
Planted by God — Psalm 104:16; Isaiah 41:19.

Made to glorify God — Psalm 148:9.

Lebanon celebrated for — Judges 9:15; Psalm 92:12.

Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of — Numbers 24:6.

Imported largely by Solomon — 1 Kings 10:27.

Described as

• High. — Isaiah 37:24; Ezekiel 17:22; Amos 2:9.
• Spreading. — Psalm 80:10,11.
• Fragrant. — Song 4:11.
• Graceful and beautiful. — Psalm 80:10; Ezekiel 17:23.
• Strong and durable. — Isaiah 9:10.

Considered the first of trees — 1 Kings 4:33.

Extensive commerce in — 1 Kings 5:10,11; Ezr 3:7.

Used in

• Building temples. — 1 Kings 5:5,6; 6:9,10.
• Building palaces. — 2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 7:2,3.
• Making masts of ships. — Ezekiel 27:5.
• Making wardrobes. — Ezekiel 27:24.
• Making chariots. — Song 3:9.
• Purifying the leper. — Leviticus 14:4-7,49-52.
• Preparing the water of separation. — Numbers 19:6.
• Making idols. — Isaiah 44:14.

The eagle alluded to as

• Making its nest in. — Jeremiah 22:23.
• Perching on the high branches of. — Ezekiel 17:3.
• Instrumental in propagating. — Ezekiel 17:4,5.

Destruction of, a punishment — Jeremiah 22:7.

Destruction of, exhibits God’s power — Psalm 29:5.

Illustrative of

• Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ. — Song 5:15; Ezekiel 17:22,23.
• Beauty and glory of israel. — Numbers 24:6.
• Saints in their rapid growth. — Psalm 92:12.
• Powerful nations. — Ezekiel 31:3; Amos 2:9.
• Arrogant rulers. — Isaiah 2:13; 10:33,34.

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