Shaalbim
LocationsGeographical Setting
Shaalbim was an ancient settlement in the territory of Judah, identified in biblical texts as part of the administrative districts under King Solomon.
What is the meaning of Shaalbim in the Bible?
Shaalbim was a settlement in the territory of Judah, included in the administrative district of Ben-deker during the reign of Solomon, and is likely identical with the later sites of Shaalabbin or Shaalbon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Shaalbim helps clarify the territorial extent of the tribe of Judah and the specific administrative organization established during the United Monarchy period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Shaalbim (located near modern Likely Shaalabbin (modern Shuqba) or Shaalbon (modern Shilbin), West Bank) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Shaalbim in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Shaalbim clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Shaalbim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shaalbim/