Smith's Bible Dictionary Fallow Deer(called fallow from its reddish-brown color) (Heb. yachmur). The Hebrew word, which is mentioned only in (14:5) and 1Kin 4:23 Probably denotes the Alcelaphus bubalis (the bubale or wild cow) of Barbary and North Africa. It is about the size of a stag, and lives in herds. It is almost exactly like the European roebuck, and is valued for its venison. Strong's Hebrew 3180. yachmur -- a roebuck... fallow deer. From chamar; a kind of deer (from the color; compare chamowr) -- fallow deer. see HEBREW chamar. see HEBREW chamowr. << 3179, 3180. yachmur. 3181 > ... /hebrew/3180.htm - 6k |
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