Salem
Salem (Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:18 , Ps 76:2 , Heb 7:1 , Heb 7:2 (identified with Jerusalem ). It is closely linked with שָׁלֵם ( Salem ) (Hebrew Lexicon • H8003 • Salem, peace, Jerusalem): Salem, peace, Jerusalem. Salem, city of Melchizedek, archaic poetical name for Jerusalem where God tabernacles in peace ( Genesis 14:18 , Psalm 76:2 ).
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Salem (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 14:18 , Ps 76:2 , Heb 7:1 , Heb 7:2 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Jerusalem (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 10:1 , Josh 10:3 , Josh 10:5 , Josh 10:23 , Josh 12:10 , Josh 15:8 .) Jerusalem's (Ancient biblical location referenced in Isa 62:1 (identified with Jerusalem).) Dung Gate (KMZ: Dung Gate . Referenced in Neh 2:13 , Neh 3:13 , Neh 3:14 , Neh 12:31 .) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Rock-Cut Burial Cave ( Kidron Valley , Jerusalem) — Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ). Second Temple of Jerusalem ( Herod's Temple ) — Reconstruction of the expanded Second Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem during the life and ministry of Jesus and the early Church—featuring the towering white-stone and gold Sanctuary facade, the Court of the Women, Court of the Gentiles, Solomon's Portico , the Royal Stoa, and the Antonia Fortress.
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Psalms 76:2 : "In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion ."; Genesis 14:18 : "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God."; Hebrews 7:1 : "For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;".