The Science in the Bible

Entry 60 · Section 6: Move

What a Camel Can Carry

A camel caravan carries compact spices, gold, stones, water, and fodder along a long-distance route.

Scripture: Gen 37:25; 1 Kgs 10:2

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Illustrative reconstruction of a camel caravan carrying compact merchandise together with water and fodder. The load division is visible, but no exact cargo weight is asserted.
Illustrative reconstruction of a camel caravan carrying compact merchandise together with water and fodder. The load division is visible, but no exact cargo weight is asserted.

The question

How much payload can a working group of 10 camels move, and how far can it travel in 10 days?

Why it matters

The governing limit may be mass, bulk, water, fodder, footing, or safe daily distance rather than payload alone.

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