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Who was Chedorlaomer in the Bible?

King, in the age of the patriarchs

Chedorlaomer was the king of Elam, a powerful nation located east of Mesopotamia, during the time of Abraham (Gen.14.1, 4, 5, 9, 17). Chedorlaomer appears in 4 verses of the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Chedorlaomer?

Chedorlaomer was the king of Elam, a powerful nation located east of Mesopotamia, during the time of Abraham (Gen.14.1, 4, 5, 9, 17). He formed a coalition with three other kings: Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, and Tidal king of Goiim. For twelve years, the cities of Sodom, Gomorrah, and others in the region served Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year, they rebelled. In response, Chedorlaomer and his allies waged war against the rebellious cities, defeating them and taking captives, including Abraham's nephew Lot. When Abraham learned of Lot's capture, he gathered his 318 trained men and pursued Chedorlaomer's army. With God's help, Abraham defeated Chedorlaomer and his allies, rescuing Lot and recovering the stolen goods. This event showcases Abraham's military prowess and his loyalty to his family, as well as God's faithfulness in granting victory to Abraham and his small force against a powerful coalition of kings.

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Chedorlaomer appear in the Bible?

Chedorlaomer is referenced in 4 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

Genesis 4

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Chedorlaomer.

YearElamSodom

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Chedorlaomer?

Chedorlaomer appears in 4 verses, all of them in Genesis.

Which books of the Bible mention Chedorlaomer?

Just one: Genesis.

Where can I read every verse about Chedorlaomer?

This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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