Bible Dictionary

Almon

The name Almon means “hidden”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Hidden, one of the sacerdotal cities of Benjamin (Josh. 21:18), called also Alemeth (1 Chr. 6:60).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(concealed) a city within the tribe of Benjamin, with "suburbs" given to the priests. (Joshua 21:18) [Alemeth]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

al'-mon (`almon, "hidden"): A Levitical city in the tribe of Benjamin (Jos 21:18), the same as "Allemeth" the Revised Version (British and American), "Alemeth" the King James Version, of 1Ch 6:60 (which see).