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Salma was the son of Hur and the father (ie founder) of Bethlehem, as mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
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Salma is mentioned in 1Ch.2.51 and 1Ch.2.54 as the son of Hur, who was a descendant of Judah, though the text is difficult to interpret. He is described as the father (ie founder) of Bethlehem, which suggests that he was an ancestor of the people who inhabited the town of Bethlehem in Judah. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 lists the descendants of Judah, including the line of Caleb, which played a significant role in the history of Israel. In verse 54, Salma is also associated with the Netophathites, a group of people who lived in the town of Netophah, near Bethlehem (Ezr.2.22; Neh.7.26). This connection further emphasizes Salma's link to the region of Bethlehem and its surrounding areas. As the father of Bethlehem, Salma's mention in the genealogy highlights the importance of this town, which later became the birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ.
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(garment), (Ruth 4:20,21; 1 Chronicles 2:11,51,54; Matthew 1:4,5; Luke 3:32) son of Nahshon. the prince of the children of Judah, and father of Boat, the husband of Ruth. (B.C. 1296.) Bethlehem-ephratah, which was Salmon’s inheritance, was part of the territory of Caleb, the grandson of Ephratah; and this caused him to be reckoned among the sons of Caleb.
SAL'MA, or SAL'MON (clothed, a garment). The son of Nashon, prince of Judah, and father or ancestor of Boaz, the husband of Ruth. Ruth 4:20 and marg.; 1 Chr 2:11; Matt 1:4-5. He is conjectured to be the same with the son of Caleb, the son of Hur, 1 Chr 2:51, since it is possible that Caleb adopted him.
SAL'MA, or SAL'MON (clothed, a garment). The son of Nashon, prince of Judah, and father or ancestor of Boaz, the husband of Ruth. Ruth 4:20 and marg.; 1 Chr 2:11; Matt 1:4-5. He is conjectured to be the same with the son of Caleb, the son of Hur, 1 Chr 2:51, since it is possible that Caleb adopted him.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8007
Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,
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