Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version against Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goyim, Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. New Living Translation They fought against King Kedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Babylonia, and King Arioch of Ellasar—four kings against five. English Standard Version with Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar, four kings against five. Berean Standard Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. Berean Literal Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against the five. King James Bible 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. New King James Version against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. New American Standard Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. NASB 1995 against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar— four kings against five. NASB 1977 against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. Legacy Standard Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar, four kings against five— Amplified Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. Berean Annotated Bible against Chedorlaomer (handful of sheaves) king of Elam (eternity), Tidal (great son) king of Goiim (nations), Amraphel (sayer of darkness) king of Shinar, and Arioch (lion-like) king of Ellasar (God is chastener)—four kings against five. Christian Standard Bible against King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar—four kings against five. Holman Christian Standard Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. American Standard Version against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. English Revised Version against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. GOD'S WORD® Translation They fought against King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar-four kings against five. Good News Translation against the kings of Elam, Goiim, Babylonia, and Ellasar, five kings against four. International Standard Version against King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar—four kings against five. NET Bible Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar. Four kings fought against five. New Heart English Bible against Kedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleagainst Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. World English Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwith Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with the five. Berean Literal Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against the five. Young's Literal Translation with Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goyim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with the five. Smith's Literal Translation With Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal, king of nations, and Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of Alasar; four kings with five. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo wit, against Chodorlahomor king of the Elamites, and Thadal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Sennaar, and Arioch king of Pontus: four kings against five. Catholic Public Domain Version namely, against Chedorlaomer, king of the Elamites, and Tidal, king of the Nations, and Amraphel, king of Shinar, and Arioch, king of Pontus: four kings against five. New American Bible against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. New Revised Standard Version with King Chedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Shinar, and King Arioch of Ellasar, four kings against five. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith Cardlaamar, the king of Elam, Tarael the king of Gelites, Amarphel king of Sinar, and Arioch king of Dalasar; four kings against five. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With Kardlamar the King of Ileem, and Trayl the King of Galia, and Amarphel the King of Senar, and Ariok the King of Dalasar, four Kings with five. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. Brenton Septuagint Translation against Chodollogomor king of Elam, and Thargal king of nations, and Amarphal king of Sennaar, and Arioch king of Ellasar, the four kings against the five. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The War of the Kings…8Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim 9against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar— four kings against five. Cross References against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Jeremiah 49:34 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah. Jeremiah 49:35 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might. Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Tidal king of Goiim, Jeremiah 10:7 Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. Psalm 22:28 For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations. Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. Amraphel king of Shinar, Genesis 11:2 And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. Daniel 1:2 And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Zechariah 5:11 “To build a house for it in the land of Shinar,” he told me. “And when it is ready, the basket will be set there on its pedestal.” and Arioch king of Ellasar— Daniel 2:14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, went out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel responded with discretion and tact. Daniel 2:15 “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel. Daniel 2:24 Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.” four kings against five. Joshua 10:5 So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Joshua 10:16 Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. Joshua 10:22 Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.” Hebrews 7:1-2 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” Treasury of Scripture 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. See 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; Jump to Previous Amraphel Am'raphel Arioch Ar'ioch Chedorlaomer Ched-Or-Lao'mer Elam Ellasar Ella'sar Five Four Goiim Goi'im Goyim Kedorlaomer Kings Nations Shinar TidalJump to Next Amraphel Am'raphel Arioch Ar'ioch Chedorlaomer Ched-Or-Lao'mer Elam Ellasar Ella'sar Five Four Goiim Goi'im Goyim Kedorlaomer Kings Nations Shinar TidalGenesis 14 1. The battle of four kings against the king of Sodom and his allies.12. Lot is taken prisoner. 14. Abram rescues him. 17. Melchizedek blesses Abram, who gives him tithes. 21. Abram restores the rest of the spoil to the king of Sodom. against Chedorlaomer king of Elam Chedorlaomer is identified as the king of Elam, an ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was a significant power in the ancient Near East, often interacting with Mesopotamian civilizations. Chedorlaomer is portrayed as the leader of the coalition of eastern kings, suggesting his prominence and influence. This battle reflects the geopolitical dynamics of the time, where city-states and regional powers frequently engaged in warfare for dominance and control. The mention of Elam connects to other biblical references, such as Isaiah 11:11, where Elam is listed among the nations from which God will gather His people. Tidal king of Goiim Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar four kings against five Persons / Places / Events 1. Chedorlaomer- King of Elam, leading a coalition of kings against the cities of the plain, including Sodom and Gomorrah. 2. Tidal - King of Goiim, part of the coalition with Chedorlaomer. 3. Amraphel - King of Shinar, another ally in the coalition. 4. Arioch - King of Ellasar, also part of the coalition. 5. Bera - King of Sodom, leading the opposing coalition of the cities of the plain. 6. Birsha - King of Gomorrah, allied with Bera. 7. Shinab - King of Admah, part of the cities of the plain. 8. Shemeber - King of Zeboiim, also part of the cities of the plain. 9. Zoar (Bela) - A small city allied with the cities of the plain. 10. Valley of Siddim - The battleground where the conflict between the two coalitions took place. Teaching Points The Reality of Spiritual WarfareJust as the kings engaged in physical battle, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. God's Sovereignty in Conflict Despite the chaos of war, God's purposes prevail. This passage reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty, even in tumultuous times. The Importance of Alliances The alliances formed in Genesis 14 can be likened to the importance of Christian fellowship and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 emphasizes the sharpening effect of godly relationships. Faith in Action Abraham's involvement in the rescue of Lot demonstrates faith in action. James 2:17 teaches that faith without works is dead, encouraging believers to act on their faith. The Role of Leadership The kings' leadership in battle reflects the importance of godly leadership in the church and community. Leaders are called to guide with wisdom and integrity, as seen in 1 Timothy 3. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 14:9?2. How does Genesis 14:9 illustrate God's sovereignty over earthly kings and nations? 3. What lessons on faithfulness can we learn from Abram's actions in Genesis 14? 4. How does Genesis 14:9 connect to God's covenant promises in Genesis 12:1-3? 5. In what ways can we trust God during overwhelming circumstances like Abram faced? 6. How can Genesis 14:9 inspire us to stand firm in spiritual battles today? 7. How does Genesis 14:9 reflect the historical accuracy of biblical battles? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Genesis 14:9? 9. Why is the alliance of kings in Genesis 14:9 significant to biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 14? 11. Who was Chedorlaomer in the Bible? 12. Who were the Elamites mentioned in the Bible? 13. Genesis 14:1-2: Why is there no solid archaeological or historical evidence for this large-scale conflict among multiple 'kings'? 14. In Leviticus 9:1-4, why would an omniscient God require detailed and repeated animal sacrifices, which clash with modern ethical concerns about animal cruelty? What Does Genesis 14:9 Mean Against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam• Genesis 14:1 names Chedorlaomer as the dominant ruler over the eastern coalition; verse 4 explains that the five cities in the Jordan Valley had served him twelve years and rebelled in the thirteenth. • His title “king of Elam” roots the narrative in real geography east of Mesopotamia, reminding us that God’s people lived among actual nations and politics (compare Isaiah 11:11, where Elam reappears among distant lands). • The verse’s phrasing “against Chedorlaomer” highlights how rebellion against earthly oppression sets the stage for God’s later rescue of Lot through Abram (Genesis 14:14-16). • It also foreshadows the pattern of oppressive powers falling before God’s covenant family, as seen later when Egypt collapses before Israel in Exodus 14:27-30. Tidal, king of Goiim • “Goiim” simply means “nations,” implying a federation under Tidal’s command, paralleling later mixed coalitions that oppose God’s people (Joshua 10:5). • By listing Tidal second, Scripture underlines the breadth of the threat: not just one empire but a patchwork of peoples united in hostility. • The scene anticipates Psalm 2:1-2, where “the nations rage” yet cannot thwart the Lord’s plan; Abram’s quiet trust will outweigh their military might. Amraphel, king of Shinar • Shinar is another name for Babylon (Genesis 11:2), recalling humanity’s earlier attempt to build Babel in defiance of God. • Amraphel’s presence signals that the same rebellious spirit still moves among kingdoms even after the tower’s fall, reinforcing Ecclesiastes 1:9—“there is nothing new under the sun.” • The text subtly contrasts Amraphel’s earthly power with Abram’s unseen but far greater promise (Genesis 12:2-3), inviting readers to weigh where true security lies. Arioch, king of Ellasar • Ellasar’s exact location may be debated, yet his inclusion shows that diverse regions joined forces, magnifying the odds against the five local kings—and, by extension, against Abram’s nephew Lot. • The alliance echoes later confederacies that surround Israel (Psalm 83:5-8), reminding believers that opposition often looks overwhelming just before God intervenes. • Arioch’s name resurfaces centuries later in Daniel 2:14 as another official of Babylon, subtly linking stories of faithful believers thriving amid foreign powers. Four kings against five • The phrase summarizes the military imbalance and sets up the dramatic reversal when Abram’s small household defeats the four eastern monarchs (Genesis 14:14-16). • Numbers alone do not guarantee victory; God’s sovereignty tops human calculus, as echoed in Judges 7:2-7 when Gideon’s 300 rout the Midianites. • The clash also previews the spiritual theme that “the battle belongs to the LORD” (1 Samuel 17:47). Abram’s role points forward to Christ, who triumphs over all rulers and authorities (Colossians 2:15). summary Genesis 14:9 gathers the names of four powerful eastern kings to spotlight the formidable alliance that invades Canaan. By listing each ruler and then summing them up against five local kings, the verse magnifies the danger, sets the stage for Abram’s rescue of Lot, and illustrates a timeless truth: political and military giants cannot thwart God’s redemptive purposes. Hebrew againstאֵ֣ת (’êṯ) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Chedorlaomer כְּדָרְלָעֹ֜מֶר (kə·ḏā·rə·lā·‘ō·mer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3540: Chedorlaomer -- a king of Elam king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Elam, עֵילָ֗ם (‘ê·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country Tidal וְתִדְעָל֙ (wə·ṯiḏ·‘āl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8413: Tidal -- perhaps a Canaanite king king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Goiim, גּוֹיִ֔ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Amraphel וְאַמְרָפֶל֙ (wə·’am·rā·p̄el) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 569: Amraphel -- king of Shinar king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Shinar, שִׁנְעָ֔ר (šin·‘ār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8152: Shinar -- another name for Babylon and Arioch וְאַרְי֖וֹךְ (wə·’ar·yō·wḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 746: Arioch -- king of Ellasar king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Ellasar— אֶלָּסָ֑ר (’el·lā·sār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 495: Ellasar -- a country of unknown location four אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four kings מְלָכִ֖ים (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king against אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among five. הַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ (ha·ḥă·miš·šāh) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five Links Genesis 14:9 NIVGenesis 14:9 NLT Genesis 14:9 ESV Genesis 14:9 NASB Genesis 14:9 KJV Genesis 14:9 BibleApps.com Genesis 14:9 Biblia Paralela Genesis 14:9 Chinese Bible Genesis 14:9 French Bible Genesis 14:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 14:9 Against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal (Gen. 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