Lexical Summary Gallim: Gallim Original Word: גַּלִּים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gallim Plural of gal; springs; Gallim, a place in Palestine -- Gallim. see HEBREW gal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of gal Definition "heaps," a place near Jer. NASB Translation Gallim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּלִּים proper name, of a location (heaps); — place north of Jerusalem 1 Samuel 25:44; personified as ׳בַּתגִֿ Isaiah 10:30. Topical Lexicon Geographic Setting Gallim is referenced as a locality within the tribal allotment of Benjamin, situated in the Judean hill country north of Jerusalem. Its proximity to other Benjamite towns such as Michmash, Geba, and Gibeah suggests a position along the central ridge route overlooking the Wadi Suweinit. Although its precise ruins have not been conclusively identified, the textual context places it on the roadway connecting the Benjamin plateau with the coastal plain, an area often traversed by armies and travelers alike. Biblical Occurrences • 1 Samuel 25:44 records that “Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim”. Here Gallim functions as the hometown of Palti, forever linked to the personal drama between Saul and David. Historical Significance 1. Royal Conflict: Gallim surfaces in the narrative of Saul’s declining kingship. By placing Michal with Palti of Gallim, Saul sought to sever David’s claim. The mention of Gallim therefore underscores the king’s calculated political maneuvering during a time of national unrest. Spiritual and Theological Themes • Covenant Fidelity: Gallim’s tie to Michal’s forced remarriage highlights the cost of covenant infidelity, whether personal or national. Saul’s disregard for David’s marital covenant typifies Israel’s broader tendency to forsake its covenant with the LORD. Ministry Implications 1. Pastoral Counseling: Gallim’s role in Michal’s account can inform discussions on broken relationships, trust, and God’s ability to heal covenant breaches. Contemporary Relevance Believers today may draw from Gallim a reminder that God weaves even the most modest locales into His redemptive storyline. Whether confronting relational betrayal or external threats, the biblical testimony of Gallim encourages steadfast trust in the LORD’s overarching purposes. Forms and Transliterations גַּלִּ֑ים גלים מִגַּלִּֽים׃ מגלים׃ gal·lîm galLim gallîm mig·gal·lîm miggalLim miggallîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 25:44 HEB: לַ֖יִשׁ אֲשֶׁ֥ר מִגַּלִּֽים׃ NAS: of Laish, who was from Gallim. KJV: of Laish, which [was] of Gallim. INT: of Laish who Gallim Isaiah 10:30 2 Occurrences |
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