Shalman
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Shalman in the Bible?
The name Shalman appears in Hosea 10:14 as the agent of destruction against Beth-arbel, with scholarly consensus identifying the figure as an Assyrian king, most commonly Shalmaneser III or Shalmaneser V, rather than a Moabite ruler.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Shalman as an Assyrian monarch clarifies the geopolitical threat Hosea warns the northern kingdom of Israel about, linking the prophetic text to the historical expansion of the Assyrian Empire during the 9th and 8th centuries BCE.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Shalman reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Shalman in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Shalman clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Hosea 10:14
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
"Shalman." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/shalman/