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שָׁלֵם

sha.lemSalemHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentName of a place2 occurrences2 books2 verses
This is the name of the place Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions.

Definition

the same as H8003; peaceful; Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem
Traditional renderings: Salem.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׁלֵם:

Glossary entries

Zion Jerusalem Jebus, Jebusite Salem Ariel (Place) Hephzibah

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Genesis 14:18שָׁלֵ֔ם · of Salem
    Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
  2. Psalm 76:2בְשָׁלֵ֣ם · in Salem
    His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.