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Salem. [Sa'lem]


1. Symbolical name given to Jerusalem. Ps. 76: 2.


2 . Probably the title of Melchisedec as king of peace, Gen. 14: 18; Heb. 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.