Place near Aenon where John the Baptist baptized
Salim
Named in 1 verse of John, first in John 3:23.
ΣαλείμSalim
The name means “foxes; fists; path.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Salim Written by AI
Salim is mentioned in the Gospel of John as a place near Aenon where John the Baptist was baptizing people. The text notes that John chose this location because there was plenty of water available (Jhn.3.23). The exact location of Salim is uncertain, but it was likely situated somewhere in the Jordan Valley, possibly near the Jordan River or one of its tributaries. Some scholars suggest that Salim may be identified with the modern-day village of Ain Salim, located east of Nablus in the West Bank, while others propose alternative locations. The proximity to water was essential for John's baptismal ministry, as it allowed for full immersion of those who came to be baptized.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Peaceful, a place near AEnon (q.v.), on the west of Jordan, where John baptized (John 3:23). It was probably the Shalem mentioned in Gen. 33:18, about 7 miles south of AEnon, at the head of the great Wady Far’ah, which formed the northern boundary of Judea in the Jordan valley.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- John 3:23
Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.