Bible Dictionary
Ivory
Ivory is the hard substance of elephant tusks, used in ancient times for thrones, palaces, beds, ships, and ornamentation. Scripture associates it with wealth, luxury, and international trade.
Biblical Usage
Scripture associates ivory with Solomon’s throne, Ahab’s ivory house, ivory beds, Tyrian ships, and the luxury of Israel. It also appears in figurative descriptions and among the merchandise of Babylon.
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