Lexical Summary Salmon: Salmon Original Word: שַׂלְמוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salmon From salmah; investiture; Salmon, an Israelite -- Salmon. Compare Salmah. see HEBREW salmah see HEBREW Salmah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition father of Boaz, same as NH8007 and NH8009 NASB Translation Salmon (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂלְמוֺן proper name, masculine father of Boaz Ruth 4:21 (ᵐ5 Σαλμαν, A ᵐ5L #NAME?, = שַׂלְמֶה Ruth 4:20 (ᵐ5 id.; read probably מוֺן-), hence שַׂלְמָא 1 Chronicles 2:11 (twice in verse) (Σαλμων), also (as father of Bethlehem, on identity see Be NowRuth) 1 Chronicles 2:51; 1 Chronicles 2:54 (Σαλωμων, ᵐ5L Σαμ(α)α) — ? read שַׂלְמוֺן in all. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Salmon (שַׂלְמוֹן) belongs to the clan of Judah that descended from Ram. Although the precise etymology is debated, the name carries overtones of covering or garment—an apt metaphor for one through whom the LORD would “cover” future generations with covenant blessing. Biblical Occurrence • Ruth 4:21 – “Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed.” This single Old Testament citation appears in the genealogy that closes the Book of Ruth. Parallel forms of the name (“Salma,” “Sala”) occur in 1 Chronicles 2:11–12 and in the New Testament genealogies (Matthew 1:4–5; Luke 3:32). Genealogical Significance 1. Line of Judah Salmon thus inherits the princely heritage of Nahshon, leader of Judah during the wilderness years (Numbers 1:7). Salmon links two key eras—conquest and judges—setting the stage for Israel’s united kingdom under David. Matthew 1:5 states, “Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab”. The redeemed Canaanite joins the covenant family through marriage to Salmon, foreshadowing the mission to the nations. Historical Setting Salmon’s lifetime spans the earliest portion of Israel’s settlement in Canaan (Joshua–Judges). As part of the generation that witnessed Jericho’s fall and the allotment of land, he represents the first native-born Israelites to live wholly in the promised inheritance. Connection to the Messianic Line • Davidic Covenant – Salmon’s great-grandson is David, to whom God swore an everlasting throne (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Cultural and Theological Themes 1. Covenant Faithfulness – The preservation of Salmon’s name in multiple genealogies testifies to God’s meticulous oversight of His promises. Spiritual Lessons and Ministry Application • Legacy Matters – Faithful living today shapes tomorrow’s spiritual landscape; leaders should cultivate households that advance God’s purposes. Forms and Transliterations וְשַׂלְמוֹן֙ ושלמון vesalmOn wə·śal·mō·wn wəśalmōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ruth 4:21 HEB: וְשַׂלְמוֹן֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ NAS: and to Salmon was born Boaz, KJV: And Salmon begat Boaz, INT: Salmon was born Boaz 1 Occurrence |