- Original: Σαλήμ - Transliteration: Salem - Phonetic: sal-ame' - Definition: Salem = peace 1. the place where melchizedek was king and thought to be the ancient name of Jerusalem - Origin: of hebrew origin H8004 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Noun Location - Strong's: Of hebrew origin [ H8004 ]; Salem (that is Shalem) a place in Palestine: - Salem. Total KJV Occurrences: 2 • Salem, 2 Hebrews 7:1; Hebrews 7:2