The age and durability of some trees are very remarkable, and are referred to by the grandest of the prophets (Isaiah) in illustration of the long ages of Jehovah’s earthly people in the millennium. Here is a list of a few well-known trees and their ages, extracted from Dr. Dunn’s valuable book on “Biblical Natural Science,” Vol 2, page 497:
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TREE TYPE
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YEARS
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TREE TYPE
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YEARS
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Elm
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335
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Olive
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700
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Cypress
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350
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Cedar
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800
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Ivy
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450
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Oak
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1500
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Larch
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576
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Yew
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2880
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Chestnut
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600
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Baobab
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(?) 5000
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Some Palms
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600-700
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