Overview
The Bible addresses chedorlaomer across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Abraham, Sodom, Birsha and Armies. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Chedorlaomer, Abraham, Amraphel and Arioch.
Key Bible verses about chedorlaomer
Old Testament
Genesis
And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim, Shaveh: or, The plain of Kiriathaim
And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Elparan: or, The plain of Paran
And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;
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.
And the vale of Siddim was full of slimepits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that remained fled to the mountain.
And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.
And they took Lot, Abram's brother's son, who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. armed: or, led forth trained: or, instructed
And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.
And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.
People in the Bible and chedorlaomer
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying chedorlaomer for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 14:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Chedorlaomer, Abraham and Amraphel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Abraham, Sodom, Birsha and Armies.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about chedorlaomer?
The Bible addresses chedorlaomer across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Abraham, Sodom, Birsha and Armies. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Chedorlaomer, Abraham, Amraphel and Arioch.
How many Bible verses are about chedorlaomer?
The Bible references chedorlaomer in 16 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention chedorlaomer?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 14:1: “And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with chedorlaomer?
Chedorlaomer, Abraham, Amraphel, Arioch and Tidal.
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