Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Overview:Salmon is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old and New Testaments. He is recognized as an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Salmon's significance is primarily genealogical, linking the period of the Judges to the monarchy in Israel and the Messianic line. Biblical References: Salmon is mentioned in several key genealogical passages: 1. Ruth 4:20-21 : "Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed." 2. 1 Chronicles 2:11 : "Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz." 3. Matthew 1:4-5 : "Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse." 4. Luke 3:32 : "the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon." Genealogical Significance: Salmon is a critical link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He is noted as the father of Boaz, who married Ruth, a Moabite woman. This union is significant as it demonstrates God's inclusive plan of salvation, incorporating Gentiles into the lineage of the Messiah. Salmon's marriage to Rahab, a Canaanite woman from Jericho, further emphasizes this theme of inclusion and redemption. Historical Context: Salmon lived during the time of the Judges, a period characterized by social and religious upheaval in Israel. His father, Nahshon, was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus (Numbers 1:7). Salmon's life bridges the gap between the wilderness wanderings and the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land. Marriage to Rahab: According to the genealogy in Matthew, Salmon married Rahab, the woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho (Joshua 2). Rahab's faith and actions led to her inclusion in the lineage of Christ, highlighting God's grace and the transformative power of faith. This marriage produced Boaz, a man of integrity and faithfulness, who played a pivotal role in the account of Ruth. Theological Implications: Salmon's place in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the theme of divine providence and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history. His marriage to Rahab and the subsequent birth of Boaz illustrate the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers, pointing to the universal scope of the Gospel. Salmon's lineage is a testament to God's sovereignty in orchestrating the lineage of the Messiah, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and David. Cultural and Religious Impact: Salmon's inclusion in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments highlights the importance of family lineage in Jewish culture and the fulfillment of prophecy in Christian theology. His account is a reminder of the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior would come, despite human frailty and societal challenges. In summary, Salmon is a pivotal figure in biblical history, serving as a bridge between the era of the Judges and the establishment of the Davidic line, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ. His account is a testament to God's redemptive work across generations. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Salmonpeaceable; perfect; he that rewards Smith's Bible Dictionary Salmona hill near Shechem, on which Abimelech and his followers cut down the boughs with which they set the tower of Shechem on fire. (Judges 9:48) Its exact position is not known. Referred to in (Psalms 68:14) ATS Bible Dictionary SalmonOr SALMAH 1 Chronicles 2:11, a chief man of the tribe of Judah, husband of Rahab, and father of Boaz, Ruth 4:20 Matthew 1:4,5 Luke 3:32. See ZALMON. Easton's Bible Dictionary Garment, the son of Nashon (Ruth 4:20; Matthew 1:4, 5), possibly the same as Salma in 1 Chronicles 2:51. Shady; or Zalmon (q.v.), a hill covered with dark forests, south of Shechem, from which Abimelech and his men gathered wood to burn that city (Judges 9:48). In Psalm 68:14 the change from war to peace is likened to snow on the dark mountain, as some interpret the expression. Others suppose the words here mean that the bones of the slain left unburied covered the land, so that it seemed to be white as if covered with snow. The reference, however, of the psalm is probably to Joshua 11 and 12. The scattering of the kings and their followers is fitly likened unto the snow-flakes rapidly falling on the dark Salmon. It is the modern Jebel Suleiman. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Plural of Salmon.2. (n.) Any one of several species of fishes of the genus Salmo and allied genera. The common salmon (Salmo salar) of Northern Europe and Eastern North America, and the California salmon, or quinnat, are the most important species. They are extensively preserved for food. See Quinnat. 3. (n.) A reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon. 4. (a.) of a reddish yellow or orange color, like that of the flesh of the salmon. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SALMON; SALMAsal'-mon, (salmon, "investiture" (Ruth 4:21), salmah, "clothing" (Ruth 4:20), salma' (1 Chronicles 2:11, 51, 54); Salmon): Greek 4533. Salmon -- Salmon, an Israelite ... 4532, 4533. Salmon. 4534 . Salmon, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Salmon Phonetic Spelling ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4533.htm - 6k 4527. Sala -- Shelah, an ancestor of Christ, also Salmon, an ... 3476. Naasson -- Nahshon, an Israelite 1003. Boos -- Boaz, an Israelite Strong's Hebrew 8012. Salmon -- father of Boaz... 8011, 8012. Salmon. 8013 . father of Boaz. Transliteration: Salmon Phonetic Spelling: (sal-mone') Short Definition: Salmon. Word ... /hebrew/8012.htm - 6k 8009. Salmah -- Salmon, father of Boaz Library The vision which Appeared in a Dream to the Witness Attalus. The Heresy of the Elkesites. The Writings of Iren??us against the Schismatics at Rome. The Second General Epistle of Peter Simon Magus. Liturgical Use. Fishing Song: to JA Froude and Tom Hughes Sing Heigh-Ho! Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew. Thesaurus Salmon (7 Occurrences)... The scattering of the kings and their followers is fitly likened unto the snow-flakes rapidly falling on the dark Salmon. ... 1. (n.) Plural of Salmon. ... /s/salmon.htm - 11k Salma (3 Occurrences) Begat (112 Occurrences) Nahshon (11 Occurrences) Obed (13 Occurrences) Bo'az (24 Occurrences) Rahab (14 Occurrences) Boaz (25 Occurrences) Naasson (2 Occurrences) Booz (2 Occurrences) Resources Who was Rahab in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about xenophobia? | GotQuestions.org Salmon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Salmon (7 Occurrences)Matthew 1:4 Matthew 1:5 Luke 3:32 Ruth 4:20 Ruth 4:21 1 Chronicles 2:11 Psalms 68:14 Subtopics Related Terms |
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