Melachim Aleph

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Pronunciations

Melachim Aleph (meh-lah-KHEEM AH-lehf) listen

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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

  • "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)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • מְלָכִים א, lit. 'Kings One'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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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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