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ALGUM

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American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
New York, American Tract society [c1859], Rand, W. W. (William Wilberforce), 1816-1909, ed.

ALGUM: The same as ALMUG, which see.

Easton Bible Dictionary
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., published by Thomas Nelson, 1897.

ALGUM: (2 Chr. 2:8; 9:10,11), the same as almug (1 Kings 10:11).

ALGUM: -Also called ALMUG, trees of Ophir and Lebanon #1Ki 10:11,12; 2Ch 2:8; 9:10,11

ALGUM OR ALMUG TREES: the former occurring in (2ch 2:8; 2ch 9:10,11) the latter in (1ki 10:11,12) These words are identical. From (1ki 10:11,12; 2ch 9:10,11) we learn that the almug was brought in great plenty from Ophir for Solomon’s temple and house, and for the construction of musical instruments. It is probable that this tree is the red sandle wood, which is a native of India and Ceylon. The wood is very heavy, hard and fine grained, and of a beautiful garnet color.