Bible Dictionary
Almon
Almon was a Levitical city in Benjamin assigned to the priests. It is identified with Alemeth or Allemeth.
Definition
Almon was a city in the tribe of Benjamin. It was assigned as a Levitical or sacerdotal city, with its surrounding suburbs given to the priests.
Biblical Usage
Almon is listed among the cities assigned to the Levites and priests in Joshua. It is identified with Alemeth or Allemeth in Chronicles.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “hidden” or “concealed.” The sources treat Almon and Alemeth as names for the same Benjaminite city.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hidden, one of the sacerdotal cities of Benjamin (Josh. 21:18), called also Alemeth (1 Chr. 6:60).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(concealed) a city within the tribe of Benjamin, with “suburbs” given to the priests. (Joshua 21:18) [Alemeth]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>al'-mon (`almon, "hidden"): A Levitical city in the tribe of Benjamin (Jos 21:18), the same as "Allemeth" the Revised Version (British and American), "Alemeth" the King James Version, of 1Ch 6:60 (which see).</p>