שַׁלְמַן
shal.man
Shalman
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Shalman: A Proper Name in Biblical Text Based on the lexical data provided, Shalman (שַׁלְמַן) is a proper noun—specifically a personal or place name—appearing exactly twice in the Hebrew Bible. The lemma's classification as a named entity rather than a common word indicates it refers to a specific individual or location rather than conveying a general concept or action. Without additional contextual data about which biblical passages contain these two occurrences, the precise identity of this Shalman cannot be determined from the lexicon entry alone. The minimal frequency of this name—appearing only twice—suggests it held limited prominence in the biblical narrative or was associated with a specific historical episode or geographic reference. Such rare occurrences in biblical texts often characterize names of foreign rulers, minor figures, or place names mentioned only in passing. The fact that it warranted inclusion in biblical lexicons indicates it appeared in texts significant enough to require scholarly documentation and transliteration into English-language biblical research tools.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against him, and Hoshea became his servant, and brought him tribute.
2 Kings 18:9In the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.