Trees of the Bible (6): Sycomore Tree

The sycomore tree is a lesser known tree in the Bible. It is mostly known as the tree that Zacchaeus climbs to see Jesus. The sycomore tree in the Bible is a type of fig tree and is not the same type of tree as the sycamore trees found in other parts of the world, which is a type of maple tree. The sycomore grows in the lowland areas since it is easily killed by frost (Ps. 78:47). It is often identified in the Bible as the sycomore “that are in the low plains” or “vale,” which is another word...