Valley where David and his commanders defeated enemies
Salt Valley
Named in 4 verses across 4 books, first in 2 Samuel 8:13.
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Also called Valley of/ Salt.
About Salt Valley Written by AI
The Salt Valley, also known as the Valley of Salt, is a location mentioned in the Bible where David and his commanders achieved significant military victories. In 2Sa.8.13 and 1Ch.18.12, it is recorded that David's commander Abishai defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley. Later, in 2Ki.14.7 and 2Ch.25.11, King Amaziah of Judah is said to have killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. The exact location of the Salt Valley is uncertain, but it was likely situated near the Dead Sea, possibly in the Arabah region south of the Dead Sea. The valley's name suggests an area with high salt content, which is characteristic of the Dead Sea region. Psalm 60, which is attributed to David, also mentions the Salt Valley in the context of military victories (Psa. 60:1). These biblical accounts highlight the Salt Valley as a place of significant military confrontations between Israel and its neighbors, particularly the Edomites.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- 2 Samuel 8:13
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
- 2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.
- 1 Chronicles 18:12
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
- 2 Chronicles 25:11
Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.