Bible Dictionaries
Malcam
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(2 Samuel 12:30 , Heb., RSV, "their king;" Jeremiah 49:1,3 , RSV; Zephaniah 1:5 ), the national idol of the Ammonites. When Rabbah was taken by David, the crown of this idol was among the spoils. The weight is said to have been "a talent of gold" (above 100 lbs.). The expression probably denotes its value rather than its weight. It was adorned with precious stones. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Malcam'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​m/malcam.html. 1897.