Bible Dictionary
Alammelech
Alammelech was a place within the territory allotted to Asher, mentioned between Achshaph and Amad.
Definition
Alammelech was a place within the territory allotted to Asher. It is named between Achshaph and Amad in the description of the tribal boundary.
Biblical Usage
Alammelech appears only in the listing of places belonging to Asher’s territory.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “king’s oak.” The spelling is also given as Allammelech.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(king’s oak), a place within the limits of Asher, named between Achshaph and Amad. (Joshua 19:26) only.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-lam'-e-lek: the King James Version (Jos 19:26) for ALLAMMELECH (which see).</p>