Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy
Zalmon, also known as Ilai, was one of King David's mighty men, hailing from Ahlai.
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Also known as Ilai
Zalmon, also referred to as Ilai, is listed among the mighty men of King David. These mighty men were renowned warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and military prowess. Zalmon is specifically mentioned as being from Ahlai, which is likely a reference to his place of origin or his family lineage. His inclusion in the list of David's mighty men indicates that he was a skilled fighter and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. The variation in his name between Zalmon and Ilai may be due to different textual traditions or translations.
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Shady. (1.) One of David’s warriors, called the Ahohite (2 Sam. 23:28); called also Ilai (1 Chr. 11:29). (2.) A wood near Shechem, from which Abimelech and his party brought boughs and “put them to the hold” of Shechem, “and set the hold on fire” (Judg. 9:48). Probably the southern peak of Gerizim, now called Jebel Sulman. (See SALMON.)
(shady), an Ahohite one of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:28)
ZAL'MON (shady), one of David's guard, 2 Sam 23:28 called Ilai in 1 Chr 11:29.
ZAL'MON (shady), MOUNT, a hill near Shechem from which Abimelech cut boughs to burn the citadel. Jud 9:48. Possibly the same as Salmon. Ps 68:14. Mount Ebal is now called Jehel Sahimuyeh, in which some trace a resemblance to "Zalmon."
ZAL'MON (shady), MOUNT, a hill near Shechem from which Abimelech cut boughs to burn the citadel. Jud 9:48. Possibly the same as Salmon. Ps 68:14. Mount Ebal is now called Jehel Sahimuyeh, in which some trace a resemblance to "Zalmon."
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6756
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
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