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Concise Bible Dictionary: S
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George A. Morrish
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Symbolical name given to Jerusalem (
Psa. 76:2
2
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. (Psalm 76:2)
).
2.
Probably the
title
of Melchisedec as king of peace (
Gen. 14:18
18
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. (Genesis 14:18)
;
Heb. 7:1- 2
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;
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; (Hebrews 7:1‑2)
). Various cities, however, have been suggested. Some consider that Jerusalem is alluded to; Jerome was convinced that a town near Scythopolis, named Salem, was the true place; but others judge it to be a title.
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