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Zalmon
his shade; his image
צַלְמוֹן
Zalmon (Hebrew: צַלְמוֹן) means “his shade; his image”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahoah in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Zalmon
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 23:28 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 11:29 |
| Cross-references | 11 linked passages |
Origin & meaning
Zalmon, also known as Ilai, was one of King David's mighty men, hailing from Ahlai.
The biblical story
Zalmon, also referred to as Ilai, is listed among the mighty men of King David. These mighty men were renowned warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess. Zalmon is specifically mentioned as being from Ahlai, which is likely a reference to his place of origin or his family lineage. His inclusion in the list of David's mighty men indicates that he was a skilled fighter and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. The variation in his name between Zalmon and Ilai may be due to different textual traditions or translations.
Key verses
Zalmon appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
2 Samuel 23:28 -
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
1 Chronicles 11:29
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:28
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:29