When ambassadors from Judah went to the Assyrian capital to present their yearly tribute, they encountered large stone reliefs of winged genii holding citrons, a fruit long treasured for its fragrance and medicinal properties.For lots more on the Citron and what it may or may not have been (including additional "apple" connections), see here and links.
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