With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five.
This included Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar, four kings fighting against five.
This verse lists the four powerful kings who joined forces to fight against five other kings in the region.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of the story where four allied kings from the east, including Chedorlaomer of Elam, invaded the region around the Dead Sea to collect tribute and punish kings who had rebelled after years of servitude. This conflict arose because the five kings of the Jordan Valley had served these eastern rulers for twelve years before rebelling, highlighting the power struggles in the ancient Near East. The narrative sets the stage for Abraham's intervention, showing how God worked through individuals in a world of warring nations.
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