Elam is the ancient kingdom east of Babylonia (modern southwest Iran), descended from Shem (Gen 10:22). Chedorlaomer king of Elam led the coalition of kings that captured Lot (Gen 14:1-12).
| Hebrew | עֵילָם |
| Transliteration | ʿÊlām |
| First Mention | Gen 10:22 |
Elam is the ancient kingdom east of Babylonia (modern southwest Iran), descended from Shem (Gen 10:22). Chedorlaomer king of Elam led the coalition of kings that captured Lot (Gen 14:1-12).