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<p> [[Algum]] or '''Almug Trees.''' '''Algum''' . Occurring in &nbsp;2 Chronicles 2:8; &nbsp;2 Chronicles 9:10-11 and '''Almug Trees''' appearing in &nbsp;1 Kings 10:11-12. These words are identical. From &nbsp;1 Kings 10:11-12; &nbsp;2 Chronicles 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. </p> <p> It is probable that this tree is the ''Red [[Sandal]] Wood,'' which is a native of India and Ceylon. The wood is very heavy, hard and fine grained, and of a beautiful garnet color. </p>