Lexical Definition
כְּדׇרְלָעֹמֶר Kᵉdorlâʻômer (ked-or-law-o'-mer) Chedorlaomer N:N-M-P
of foreign origin
Chedorlaomer.
- § Chedorlaomer = "handful of sheaves"
- Kedorlaomer, an early Persian king
1) the king of Elam defeated by Abraham
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כְדָרְלָעֹ֗מֶר | Kedorlaomer | Gen.14.5 |
| כְּדָרְלָעֹ֜מֶר | Kedorlaomer | Gen.14.9 |
| כְּדָרְלָעֹ֙מֶר֙ | Kedorlaomer | Gen.14.1 |
| כְּדָרְלָעֹ֑מֶר | Kedorlaomer | Gen.14.4 |
| כְּדָרְ | Kedor-laomer | Gen.14.17 |
| Χοδολλογομόρ | Chedorlaomer | LXX.Gen.14.1 • LXX.Gen.14.9 |
| Chedorlaomer came | LXX.Gen.14.5 | |
| of Chedorlaomer | LXX.Gen.14.17 | |
| to Chedorlaomer | LXX.Gen.14.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.14.1
Brown-Driver-Briggs
כְּדָרְלָעֹמֶר proper name, masculine king of Elam (= Babylon. Kudar-Laga[mar] (Lagamaru = proper name, of divinity), see PinchesVict. Inst. Jan. 20, 1896 SayPSBA, June 1896, 176 ScheilRev. Bibl. 1896, 600 f., compare SchrCOT) — Gen 14:1; Gen 14:4; Gen 14:5; Gen 14:9; Gen 14:17.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 14:1 · 14:4 · 14:5 · 14:9 · 14:17 |
Profile
Male • Mesopotamian king • King of Elam, led coalition against Sodom and Gomorrah
King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, led a coalition of kings against Sodom and Gomorrah and was later defeated by Abraham.
- A king in Mesopotamia living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.14.1;
- only referred to as Chedorlaomer כְּדׇרְלָעֹמֶר.
Chedorlaomer was the king of Elam, a powerful nation located east of Mesopotamia, during the time of Abraham (Genesis 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.
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