Bible Dictionary
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Shalem
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Shalem may be the name of a place near Shechem where Jacob settled, though many translations understand Genesis 33:18 to mean that Jacob arrived safely at the city of Shechem.
Shalim, Land of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shalim was a district through which Saul passed while searching for his father’s lost donkeys. Its exact location is uncertain, though it may have been near the territory of Dan.
Shalim, The Land Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shalim was a district crossed by Saul during his search for the asses of Kish. It was probably east of the land of Shalisha, but its location is uncertain.
Shalisha, Land of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shalisha was a district visited by Saul while he searched for his father’s lost animals. It was probably near Mount Ephraim and may have included Baal-shalisha.
Shalisha, The Land Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shalisha was one of the districts crossed by Saul in his search for the asses of Kish. It was associated with the region near Mount Ephraim and possibly with Baal-shalisha.
SHALISHAH, LAND OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The land of Shalishah was a district through which Saul passed while searching for his father’s donkeys. Its location is uncertain but was probably in the hill country northeast of Lydda.
Shallecheth
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
Shallecheth was a gate of the temple, located by the causeway leading upward. Its name may mean “casting out,” and it has been identified by some with a western gate of the temple area.
SHALLECHETH, THE GATE
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
The Gate of Shallecheth was a gate of the temple area, situated by the causeway that ascended toward the temple. Its name may mean “casting forth,” though the exact function and location remain uncertain.
Shallecheth, The gate of
Temple & Tabernacle - Old Testament
The gate of Shallecheth was one of the gates of the house of the Lord, situated beside the causeway of the ascent. Its name is associated with casting out or removal.
Shallum
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shallum was the name of several Old Testament men, including a king of Israel who reigned only one month and a son of Josiah who became king of Judah as Jehoahaz and died in exile in Egypt.
Shallun
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shallun was the son of Col-hozeh and ruler of a district of Mizpah. He repaired part of Jerusalem’s wall in the days of Nehemiah.
Shalmai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shalmai was the head of a family of temple servants, or Nethinim, who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. He is called Shamlai or Salmai in related lists.
Shalman
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shalman is a name mentioned by Hosea in describing the destruction of Beth-arbel. It may be a shortened form of Shalmaneser, or may refer to another Assyrian, Moabite, or Arabian ruler; the identification is uncertain.
Shalmaneser
Government & Society - Old Testament
Shalmaneser IV was king of Assyria when Hoshea rebelled against him. He invaded Israel and besieged Samaria; the city fell after a three-year siege, probably under his successor Sargon.
Shama
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shama was one of David’s distinguished warriors, listed among the men who served him in battle.
Shamariah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shamariah was a son of Rehoboam, king of Judah. The name is also connected with Shemariah in related biblical references.
SHAMBLES
Agriculture & Daily Life - New Testament
Shambles means a slaughterhouse, butcher’s stall, or meat market. In the New Testament it refers to the public market where meat was sold.
SHAME
Sin & Judgment - Both
Shame is the painful awareness of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor and is repeatedly associated in Scripture with sin and divine judgment. Repentance and God’s pardon can remove shame, while unrepentant wickedness leads to lasting disgrace.
Shamed
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shamed, probably another form of Shemed or Shamer, was a Benjamite associated with the family of Elpaal.
Shamer
People & Groups - Old Testament
Shamer is a name occurring in the genealogical records of Israel. It is also associated with the related name Shemer.
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