Amraphel
Amraphel, king of Shinar, was one of the four kings who joined forces with Chedorlaomer in the battle against the five kings of the Plain.
The name Amraphel means “one that speaks of secrets”
MaleKingMesopotamiaPatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A king in Mesopotamia living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 14:1; only referred to as Amraphel (אַמְרָפֶל).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אַמְרָפֶלAmraphel
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Amraphel without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim
- Genesis 14:2Referred to, not named…went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
- …against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five.