Places in the Bible · Settlement

Salem

Salem is a settlement mentioned in 4 verses. Its most likely location is another name for Jerusalem. The name means “complete or perfect peace.”

Where is Salem?

Approx. 31.7767, 35.2342 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

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Salem in the Bible dictionary

Peace, commonly supposed to be another name of Jerusalem (Gen. 14:18; Ps. 76:2; Heb. 7:1, 2).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Salem

  • Genesis 14:18

    And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

  • Psalms 76:2

    In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

  • Hebrews 7:1

    For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

  • Hebrews 7:2

    To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;