Atlas Biblica

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    Salim

    Σαλείμ

    Salim was a place near Aenon where John the Baptist was baptizing, because there was plenty of water there (Jhn.3.23).

    Where the story of Salim happensWhere the gazetteer locates Salim, framed to them: Salim. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Salim
    Where the gazetteer locates Salim
    verses
    1
    first named
    John 3:23
    last named
    John 3:23
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    32.40°N · 35.53°E
    settlement32.40°N · 35.53°E

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    Scholarship offers 6 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Salim in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    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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    1. John1 verse

      3:23

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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