Place Old Testament
Salt Valley
Also known as Valley of, Salt
The Salt Valley was a location where David and his commanders defeated the Edomites and Arameans (2Sa. 8:13; 2Ki. 14:7; 1Chr. 18:12; 2Chr. 25:11; Psa. 60:1). Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Samuel 8:13.
Why it matters. Valley where David and his commanders defeated enemies
- Location
- 31.087, 35.384 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Salt Valley
The Salt Valley, also known as the Valley of Salt, is a location mentioned in the Bible where David and his commanders achieved significant military victories. In 2Sa.8.13 and 1Ch.18.12, it is recorded that David's commander Abishai defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley. Later, in 2Ki.14.7 and 2Ch.25.11, King Amaziah of Judah is said to have killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. The exact location of the Salt Valley is uncertain, but it was likely situated near the Dead Sea, possibly in the Arabah region south of the Dead Sea. The valley's name suggests an area with high salt content, which is characteristic of the Dead Sea region. Psalm 60, which is attributed to David, also mentions the Salt Valley in the context of military victories (Psa. 60:1). These biblical accounts highlight the Salt Valley as a place of significant military confrontations between Israel and its neighbors, particularly the Edomites.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 5 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.