עַלְמוֹן (al.mon)
al.mon
Almon
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper noun almon refers to a town in the territory of Benjamin that was allotted to the priests. The name itself carries the meaning "concealed," derived from the Hebrew root for hiding or covering.
Scripture mentions this location only once, in Joshua 21:18, where it is listed among the cities given to the descendants of Aaron. In this context, almon serves as an alternative name for Alemeth, another priestly city nearby. This identification highlights how ancient place names often reflected local geography or history, with "concealed" possibly describing the town's hidden location or defensive position.
As a priestly city, almon was part of the broader system designed to support the religious leadership of Israel. Its single mention underscores the specific distribution of land among the Levitical families, ensuring they had places to live and serve within the tribal territories.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Almon appears in Scripture as a place name meaning "concealed," located within the territory of Benjamin. It is recorded in Joshua 21:18 as one of the cities assigned to the priests, specifically the descendants of Aaron. This allocation was part of God's careful provision for the Levitical families, ensuring they had homes and pasture lands to support their religious duties among the tribes.
While this town is mentioned only once, its inclusion highlights the tangible way God cared for those set apart for service. The name itself suggests a hidden or protected location, perhaps reflecting the geography of the area. For believers today, this detail reminds us that God provides for His people in practical ways, even in places we might not immediately notice.
Understanding these historical details enriches our reading of the Bible by showing the specific care God took in organizing Israel's society. It invites us to trust that God is attentive to the needs of those who serve Him, just as He was for the priests in ancient times.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Almon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עַלְמ֖וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 21:18
Anathoth with its pasture lands, and Almon with its pasture lands: four cities.
This verse explicitly lists Almon as a priestly city with pasture lands, confirming its role in supporting the descendants of Aaron.