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Elam

Elam

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An ancient country east of the Tigris River, now in Iran
  • proper noun
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  • From the south, even unto the plain of Jordan... came four warring kings: The kings of Shinar, of Ellasar... of Elam, and Tidal, king of nations.

When the king of Elam died, his anti Assyrian brother took the throne by force.

Examples

  • A new phase of the conflict began when Elam struck Eshnanah from the east, tipping the balance of power.

  • When the king of Elam died, his anti Assyrian brother took the throne by force.

    The British Museum

  • The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur...

    The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)

  • So they allied against it, sealing their alliance with an exchange of gold, silver and wine from Mary and tin from Elam, which was a key resource in the production of bronze.

  • The ancient ruins of Elam reveal the advanced civilization that once thrived in southwestern Asia.

  • Historians often study Elam to understand the interactions between early Mesopotamian cultures.

  • Artifacts from Elam demonstrate the country’s significant role in trade during ancient times.

Synonyms

Biblical Elam
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An ancient country east of the Tigris in modern Iran often mentioned in the Bible, known for its warriors

is cited for its broader role in early Mesopotamian history
Susiana
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An ancient region in southwestern Iran known for rich cities and brave warriors

is described as a historical country with an active role in Mesopotamian history

Compounds

Biblical Elam
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An ancient country east of the Tigris in modern Iran often mentioned in the Bible, known for its warriors

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Elam is the ancient name for a kingdom in what is now southwest Iran. One idea is that the name came from an old word meaning 'highland' or 'hill country', which fits because Elam lay in the hills east of the great rivers.