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Salmon

Salmon in the Bible — son of Nahshon and father of Boaz in the lineage of King David (RUT 4:19). Salmon belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: peaceable; perfect; he that rewards

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Salmonproper name
Hebrew
שַׂלְמָֽה
Transliteration
saləmon
Meaning
little spark
Greek
Σαλμαν
Reference
RUT 4:20
Strong's
H8012
Salmaproper name
Hebrew
שַׂלְמָא
Transliteration
saləma
Meaning
little spark
Greek
Σαλμών
Reference
1CH 2:11
Strong's
H8007

Family & Relationships (2)

son

Nahshon(RUT 4:20)

father

Boaz(RUT 4:21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Salmon in the Bible?

Salmon is described in the Bible as son of Nahshon and father of Boaz in the lineage of King David (RUT 4:19). Salmon belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Salmon mean?

The name Salmon means “peaceable; perfect; he that rewards” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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