Roebuck. The Hebrew words, thus translated, denote some species of antelope, probably the Gazella arabica of Syria and Arabia.

The gazelle was allowed as food, Deuteronomy 12:15; Deuteronomy 12:22; etc.;

it is mentioned as very fleet of foot, 2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 12:8,

it was hunted, Isaiah 13:14; Proverbs 6:5,

it was celebrated for its loveliness. Song of Solomon 2:9; Song of Solomon 2:17; Song of Solomon 8:14.