In the bible, Salmon is the name of the son of Nahshon and father of Boaz in the lineage of King David (RUT 4:19). Meaning of the name: peaceable; perfect; he that rewards. Related names are:
Obed,
Jesse,
Aram (and others ...)
. The translations of Salmon in 10 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Salomon in Spanish to
Salman in German!
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, (RUT 4:20)
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, (RUT 4:21)
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. (PSA 68:14)
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; (MAT 1:4)
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; (MAT 1:5)
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, (LUK 3:32)