Strong's H4445 · Hebrew
מַלְכָּם
Malkâm · /mal-kawm'/
Definition
Malcam or Milcom, the national idol of the Ammonites
KJV: Malcham, Milcom.
Root / derivation: or מִלְכּוֹם; from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) for H4432 (מֹלֶךְ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַלְכָּם across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
1 Kings 11:33Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4445 (Malkâm) mean?
Malcam or Milcom, the national idol of the Ammonites
How many times does H4445 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4445 (מַלְכָּם) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Milcom.”
How is Malkâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4445 is rendered as “Milcom” (3×), “Malcham” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַלְכָּם come from?
or מִלְכּוֹם; from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) for H4432 (מֹלֶךְ);