Salem

Town or city mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, most often in Hebrews.

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Journeys through Salem

• Jesus’ birth and childhood (c. 6–4 BC and after)
• The road to Jerusalem (c. AD 29–30)
• The last week and the resurrection (Passover, AD 30 or 33)
• Abraham (c. 2000 BC (traditional))
• Judah into exile (597 and 586 BC)
• The return (538–445 BC)
• Paul’s third journey (c. AD 53–57)
• Paul’s voyage to Rome (c. AD 59–60)

Where it appears

Hebrews (2), Genesis (1), Psalms (1)

Key verses

• Genesis 14:18 first mention — 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;

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Bible Geocoding Data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/geo/), CC BY 4.0. Map: Natural Earth (public domain). Verse text: King James Version.