Zalmon Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Zalmon, also known as Ilai, was one of King David's mighty men, hailing from Ahlai.
the Ahohite (2SA 23:28), fourteenth of "the thirty" of David's men
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Zalmon
his shade; his image
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Zalmon
· Also called his shade; his image
- en Ilai · Also called · H5866 none · 1CH 11:29
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צַלְמוֹן
tsaləmon · H6756 · 2SA 23:28 in his image, copy
- he עִילַי iylay · H5866 · 1CH 11:29
- el Σελμων Selmōn · none · 2SA 23:28
- el Ηλι Ēli · none · 1CH 11:29
- bg Илай
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Zalmon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Ilai Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
An Ahohite, one of David’s chief warriors (1 Chr. 11:29); called also Zalmon (2 Sam. 23:28).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zalmon_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zalmon@2Sa.23.28-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ilai_2982)