Gallim
Gallim, a town in Benjamin, was the home of Paltiel, Michal's husband, and is mentioned in a prophecy of Isaiah.
The name Gallim means “who heap up; who cover”
PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at 1 Samuel 25:44; only referred to as Gallim (גַּלִּים).
Location
- Identified as
- Khirbet Kakul
- Certainty
- Possible (39% of scholarship) · 5 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 31.815° N, 35.251° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- גַּלִּיםGallim
Mentions
- But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
- Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth!