Salma
Salma was the son of Hur and the father (ie founder) of Bethlehem, as mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
The name Salma means “peace; perfection”
MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:51; only referred to as Salma (שַׂלְמָא); son of Hur; a brother of Uri, Shobal, Hareph, Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, Hazzelelponi, Penuel, and Ezer; father of Elimelech (probably); founder of Bethlehem.
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Alternative names
- שַׂלְמָאSalma
Mentions
2 verses
- Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.
- The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,