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;

Cross-references

Genesis 14:9 recounts the same four kings by name as the battle narrative continues. Direct narrative continuation — same event, same figures.

Genesis 10:10 Historical context

Genesis 10:10 locates Nimrod's earliest kingdom in Shinar — the same region Amraphel now rules in Genesis 14:1.

Genesis 11:2 Historical context

Genesis 11:2 describes the plain of Shinar where the Tower of Babel was built — the same territory Amraphel now commands.

Genesis 10:22 Historical context

Genesis 10:22 lists Elam as a son of Shem, tracing Chedorlaomer's kingdom to its genealogical origin.

1 Chronicles 1:17 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:17 traces Elam among Shem's sons, connecting to the kingdom ruled by Chedorlaomer here. Genealogical background to the named nation.

Isaiah 11:11 Historical context

Isaiah 11:11 lists both Elam and Shinar as places of exile from which God will recover His people.

Daniel 1:2 Historical context

Daniel 1:2 shows Nebuchadnezzar bringing temple spoils to Shinar, echoing how Chedorlaomer's coalition plundered the region.

Zechariah 5:11 Historical context

Zechariah 5:11 depicts wickedness established in the land of Shinar, reinforcing its biblical role as a seat of opposition to God.