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Salem in the Bible.

Salem is a place in the Bible, at Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 4 verses, from Genesis 14:18 to Hebrews 7:2.

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What happened at Salem.

Peace, commonly supposed to be another name of Jerusalem (Gen. 14:18; Ps. 76:2; Heb. 7:1, 2).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

People named with Salem.

Abraham 2Melchisedec 2

Near Salem.

All 4 verses that name Salem.

Genesis 1

  • Genesis 14:18And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

Psalms 1

  • Psalms 76:2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

Hebrews 2

  • Hebrews 7:1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
  • Hebrews 7:2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Questions about Salem.

Where is Salem in the Bible?

Salem is a place at Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Salem named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Salem in 4 verses, in 3 books, from Genesis 14:18 to Hebrews 7:2.

Which people are named with Salem in the Bible?

The verses that name Salem also name Abraham and Melchisedec.

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