Shâlêm — H8004

Definition

locative proper noun

Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem

1. Salem = "peace"
2. the place of which Melchizedek was king
1. most Jewish commentators affirm that it is the same as Jerusalem

Usually translated as

Salem

Origin

the same as H8003; peaceful

• Same as Shâlêm (H8003)

Greek equivalents

• Salḗm (G4532)

Occurrences

Shâlêm occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), Psalms (1)

• Genesis 14:18 — And Melchizedek king of Salem (שָׁלֵ֔ם) brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
• Psalms 76:2 — In Salem (בְשָׁלֵ֣ם) also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.