Simalcue
LocationsGeographical Setting
Simalcue is a textual variant found in the King James Version of the Bible, corresponding to Gibeah, the hometown of King Saul.
What is the meaning of Simalcue in the Bible?
There is no biblical place name 'Simalcue'. Gibeah is consistently rendered as 'Gibeah' in the King James Version and Revised Version. This term appears to be a hallucination.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant clarifies the geographical setting of King Saul's reign and aids in correlating biblical narratives with archaeological sites in the region.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Simalcue (located near modern Tell el-Ful, near Jerusalem, Israel) 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 Simalcue in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Simalcue clarify?
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
"Simalcue." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/simalcue/