Elam, Elamites

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Definition

Elam was a son of Shem and a grandson of Noah.

The descendants of Elam were called “Elamites,” and they lived in a region that was also called “Elam.”
The region of Elam was located southeast of the Tigris River in what is now western Iran.

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(See also: Noah, Shem)

Bible References

1 Chronicles 1:17-19
Acts 2:9
Ezra 8:4-7
Isaiah 22:6

Word Data

Strong’s: H5867, H5962, G16390

People and places

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In other dictionaries

Read “Elam” in the 6 dictionaries

ElamEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
ElamInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Elam; ElamitesInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ElamSmith’s Bible Dictionary
ElamitesSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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