en_tw/bible/names/elam.md

698 B

Elam, Elamites

Facts:

Elam was a son of Shem and a grandson of Noah.

  • The descendants of Elam were called "Elamites," and they lived in a region that was also called "Elam."
  • The region of Elam was located southeast of the Tigris River in what is now western Iran.

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

(See also: Noah, Shem)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5867, H5962, G1639