The Definition of the word Shalem

Shalem

Perfect, a place (probably the village of Salim) some 2 miles "east of Jacob's well. There is an abundant supply of water," which may have been the reason for Jacob's settling at this "place (Gen. 33:18-20). The Revised Version translates this word," "and reads, "Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem," thus" not regarding it as a proper name at all.