Salem. [Sa'lem]
1. Symbolical name given to Jerusalem. Psalms 76:2.
2. Probably the title of Melchisedec as king of peace, Genesis 14:18; Hebrews 7:1, Hebrews 1:7. Various cities, however, have been suggested. Some consider that Jerusalem is alluded to; Jerome was convinced that a town near Scythopolis, named Salem, was the true place; but others judge it to be a title.