מַלְכָּֽם
𐤌𐤋𐤊𐤌
Malekam
Malcham
Proper noun; a deity associated with the Ammonites, traditionally identified as the chief god or dynastic god of the Ammonite people, commonly rendered as 'Milkom' or 'Malcam.' In several biblical passages, may also serve as a personified representation of kingship or a dynastic protector. The name is a theophoric form indicating possession or association with 'king.'
1 Chronicles 8:9 · Word #12
Lexicon H4445
| Lemma | מַלְכָּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤋𐤊𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Malekam |
| Strong's | H4445 |
| Definition | Proper noun; a deity associated with the Ammonites, traditionally identified as the chief god or dynastic god of the Ammonite people, commonly rendered as 'Milkom' or 'Malcam.' In several biblical passages, may also serve as a personified representation of kingship or a dynastic protector. The name is a theophoric form indicating possession or association with 'king.' |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Malcham |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4445-02
their king
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מֶלֶךְ denotes a male sovereign—one who rules or reigns. The singular masculine construct form with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix yields "their king," preserving both the singular ruler and the plural possessors. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Malekam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: with their king |