Bible Dictionary
Shalim, Land of
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.
Definition
The land of Shalim was a district through which Saul passed while searching for the lost asses of his father Kish. Its name is associated with foxes.
Biblical Usage
Shalim appears only in the account of Saul’s journey in 1 Samuel 9:4. Saul crossed the district during his unsuccessful search before reaching other regions.
Historical Background
The district was apparently northwest of Jerusalem and may have been near Shaalabbin in the territory of Dan. Its exact location is uncertain.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Land of foxes, a place apparently to the north-west of Jerusalem (1 Sam. 9:4), perhaps in the neighbourhood of Shaalabbin in Dan (Josh. 19:42).