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Elam
Southwestern Iran · Old Testament · 27 verses
Elam was an ancient land and kingdom east of the lower Tigris in southwestern Iran, with Susa as a chief city. Its people were among the oldest civilizations of the region. The name appears in Genesis, 1 Chronicles, Ezra and 5 more in the King James text.
About Elam
Elam was an ancient land and kingdom east of the lower Tigris in southwestern Iran, with Susa as a chief city. Its people were among the oldest civilizations of the region.
Its place in the story
Elam appears in the table of nations as a son of Shem and as a real kingdom throughout Scripture. Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, campaigned in Canaan in the days of Abraham. The prophets, including Jeremiah and Isaiah, spoke oracles concerning Elam.
Elam in Scripture (KJV)
Elam is named 27 times in Scripture; 8 shown above.
Where it leads
Elam is named among the nations, and Elamites are listed at Pentecost as hearing the gospel, showing the reach of salvation in Christ to distant peoples.
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Where is Elam in the Bible?
Elam was an ancient land and kingdom east of the lower Tigris in southwestern Iran, with Susa as a chief city. Its people were among the oldest civilizations of the region. The name appears in Genesis, 1 Chronicles, Ezra and 5 more in the King James text.
What happened at Elam?
Elam appears in the table of nations as a son of Shem and as a real kingdom throughout Scripture. Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, campaigned in Canaan in the days of Abraham. The prophets, including Jeremiah and Isaiah, spoke oracles concerning Elam.
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