Chedorlaomer

Related Category: Biblical Proper Names: Biographies

(kĕd´ərlā´ōmər, –lāō´–), in the Bible, king of Elam. With him were allied Amraphel, king of Shinar; Arioch, king of Ellasar; and Tidal, “king of nations.” They attacked the Cities of the Plain and were pursued and slain by Abraham.