Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, camels were not only valued for their utility as beasts of burden and transportation across the arid landscapes of the Near East but also adorned with various ornaments, reflecting the wealth and status of their owners. The use of ornaments on camels is mentioned in several passages of Scripture, highlighting their significance in the cultural and economic contexts of the biblical narrative.One of the most notable references to camel ornaments is found in the account of Rebekah in the book of Genesis. When Abraham's servant, Eliezer, was sent to find a wife for Isaac, he took ten camels laden with gifts. Upon meeting Rebekah, he gave her a gold nose ring and bracelets, and the camels were also part of the impressive display of wealth intended to secure the marriage alliance. Genesis 24:22 states, "And after the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels." The adornment of camels with ornaments is further illustrated in the account of the Midianites and Ishmaelites, who were known for their wealth and opulence. Judges 8:21 mentions the "crescent ornaments" that were on the camels of the Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. These ornaments were likely made of precious metals and served as symbols of prestige and power. In the prophetic literature, the imagery of camels adorned with ornaments is used to convey messages of prosperity and divine blessing. Isaiah 60:6 envisions a future where "Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. All from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD." This passage suggests a time of abundance and the gathering of wealth from distant lands, with camels playing a central role in the transportation of these riches. The use of ornaments on camels in the biblical text underscores the animals' importance in the ancient world, not only as practical assets but also as indicators of wealth and status. The presence of such adornments in the biblical narrative serves to highlight the cultural practices of the time and the significance of camels in the economic and social structures of the ancient Near East. Nave's Topical Index Judges 8:21,26Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise you, and fall on us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks. Nave's Topical Index Library On Clothes. The First Season Philippians iii. 3-Jan Psalm LII. To the Rev. J. Jowett Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and ... On Baptism. Matt. xxiii. 14 How Rebekah Became the Wife of Isaac The Journey of the Three Holy Kings to Bethlehem Resources What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about wealth? | GotQuestions.org Did Jesus ever laugh? | GotQuestions.org Camel: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Camel: Hair of, Made Into Cloth Camel: Uses of Drawing Chariots Camel: Uses of for Carrying Burdens The Camel of the Rich Adorned With Chains The Camel used for Carrying Burdens The Camel used for Conveying Posts and Messengers The Camel used for Drawing Chariots The Camel: A Part of Patriarchal Wealth The Camel: Abounded in the East The Camel: Characterised by Its Docility The Camel: Characterised by The Bunches on Its Back The Camel: Coarse Cloth Made from Its Hair The Camel: Esteemed a Valuable Booty The Camel: Found in Deserted Places The Camel: Furniture of, Alluded To The Camel: Kept in Numbers by Kings The Camel: Referred to in Illustrations by Christ The Camel: The Dromedary a Species of, Remarkable for Swiftness The Camel: Treated With Great Care Related Terms |
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