Overview
The Bible addresses salome across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Women, Apostles, Civil Service and Zebedee. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mary Magdalene and Salome.
Key Bible verses about salome
New Testament
Matthew
Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Mark
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
People in the Bible and salome
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying salome for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 20:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Mary Magdalene and Salome and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Women, Apostles, Civil Service and Zebedee.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about salome?
The Bible addresses salome across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Women, Apostles, Civil Service and Zebedee. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mary Magdalene and Salome.
How many Bible verses are about salome?
The Bible references salome in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention salome?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 20:20: “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with salome?
Mary Magdalene and Salome.
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