Bible Dictionary
Shaalabbin
Shaalabbin was a town in the territory of Dan, also called Shaalbim or Shaaraim. It was among the places from which Solomon received supplies.
Definition
Shaalabbin, also called Shaalbim, was a town in the territory allotted to Dan. Its name is associated with foxes. It is listed among the towns of Dan and was one of the places from which Solomon received supplies.
Biblical Usage
Shaalabbin is named among the towns of Dan and among the chief towns supplying Solomon. The biblical lists also associate it with the neighboring places Irshemesh and Aijalon.
Historical Background
The town has been identified probably with the modern village of Selbit, about three miles north of Ajalon. The supplied material treats its identification with Shaalbim as likely.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Or Shaal’bim, a place of foxes, a town of the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19:42; Judg. 1:35). It was one of the chief towns from which Solomon drew his supplies (1 Kings 4:9). It is probably the modern village of Selbit, 3 miles north of Ajalon.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sha-a-lab'-in (sha`alabbin; Codex Vaticanus Salabein; Codex Alexandrinus Salamein): A town in the territory of Da named between Irshemesh and Aijalon (Jos 19:42). It seems to be identical with SHAALBIM.</p>