KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This included Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings fighting against five.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four powerful kings who joined forces to fight against five other kings in the region.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes an ancient Middle Eastern conflict where a coalition of four kings from powerful empires (including Mesopotamia and Persia) waged war against five local kings in the Jordan Valley area. This battle is significant because Lot, Abraham's nephew, gets caught up in the conflict when his city is conquered, leading Abraham to launch a rescue mission.
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