Shinab
Shinab was the king of Admah who, along with other kings, rebelled against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam.
The name Shinab means “father of changing”
MaleKingCanaanPatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A king of the city Admah living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Genesis 14:2; only referred to as Shinab (שִׁנְאָב).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שִׁנְאָבShinab
Mentions
- …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).