In the bible, Salma is the name of the son of Hur who founded Bethlehem (1CH 2:51). Meaning of the name: peace; perfection. Related names are: Manahethites,
Joab, Ataroth
(and others ...)
. The translations of Salma in 13 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Selma in Spanish to
Salmah in Malay!
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, (1CH 2:11)
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, (1CH 2:11)
Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader. (1CH 2:51)
The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. (1CH 2:54)