Bible Dictionary

Names

I. Names. - "Jerusalem," in Hebrew, means "the possession" or "inheritance of peace." It is called "Salem" in Ps 76:2, and Jewish commentators affirm that it is identical with the Salem of Melchizede…

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

I. Names. " It is called "Salem" in Ps 76:2, and Jewish commentators affirm that it is identical with the Salem of Melchizedek, Gen 14:18; but Jerome and others dispute this. " Gen 22:14. It is called "Jebusi," Josh 18:28, and "Jebus," Judg 19:10-11, and it first appears as "Jerusalem" in Josh 10:1. " The Moslems regard it as their most holy city, next to Mecca and Medina, and believe that the general judgment will take place in the valley of Jehoshaphat, under the direction of Mohammed and Jesus.