Trees of the Bible (5): Palm Tree

The palm tree is another important tree in the Bible. The type of palm tree native to Israel is also called the date palm because it produces large clumps of fruit called dates. Dates were an important fruit in Bible times. They were a main food that everyone ate since dates grew abundantly in the area, were easy to preserve, and the seeds from the fruit could be easily transported and planted in new areas. In the Bible, the palm tree often symbolizes fruitfulness and beauty. The righteous...