Melachim Aleph
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| Melachim Aleph | (meh-lah-KHEEM AH-lehf) | listen |
Definitions
n. The First Book of Kings, which recounts the reign of King Solomon, the division of the united kingdom, and the lives of early prophets like Elijah.
Example Sentences
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"There is a pasuk in Sefer Melachim Aleph (2:5), in which the dying Dovid haMelech instructs his son Shlomo to take care of various individuals..." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
מְלָכִים א, lit. 'Kings One'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
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Alternative Spellings
Melachim Alef
Notes
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
See also Melachim Bet.
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