Bible Dictionaries
Shalman
Holman Bible Dictionary
(sshal' man) Personal name meaning, “complete, peace.” Mysterious figure in Hosea 10:14 , sometimes identified by scholars as an abbreviation of Shalmanezer V of Assyria and sometimes as a ruler of Moab listed by Tiglath-Pileser III among kings paying him tribute. His name became synonymous with violence and ruthlessness.
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Shalman'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/shalman.html. 1991.