Zalmon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zalmon is a mountainous region in the vicinity of Shechem, identified in biblical narratives as the site of Abimelech's final battle and referenced in poetic texts regarding divine intervention.
What is the meaning of Zalmon in the Bible?
Zalmon denotes a mountain near Shechem where Abimelech and his troops gathered wood to burn the tower of Shechem, and it is also mentioned in Psalm 68:14 as a location associated with the scattering of kings.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zalmon helps readers visualize the topographical setting of Abimelech's conflict with the citizens of Shechem and contextualizes the poetic imagery in Psalm 68 regarding military defeat and divine power.
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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.