Bible Dictionary
Shalman
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.
Biblical Usage
Hosea refers to Shalman as the destroyer of Beth-arbel. The passage assumes that the event was known and significant, but the supplied material does not establish the identity of either Shalman or Beth-arbel.
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