Shaveh Kiriathaim was a valley where Chedorlaomer and his allies defeated the Emites before battling the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 14:5, 17).
Also known as Valley of Shaveh · Shaveh Kiriathaim
Shaveh Kiriathaim is mentioned in the context of the military campaigns of Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies (Gen. 14:5, 17). The name "Shaveh Kiriathaim" means "the plain of Kiriathaim," indicating its proximity to the city of Kiriathaim. In the course of their conquests, Chedorlaomer and his confederates defeated the Emites, a group of giants, in Shaveh Kiriathaim. This event took place before the battle against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Valley of Siddim. The exact location of Shaveh Kiriathaim is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region east of the Dead Sea, in what would later become the territory of Moab. The mention of Shaveh Kiriathaim in the context of these ancient battles highlights the geopolitical landscape of the region during the time of Abraham and the power struggles among the various kingdoms and peoples of the ancient Near East.
Approximate location: 31.583, 35.700 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(plain), The valley of, described (Genesis 14:17) as “the valley of the king,” is mentioned again in (2 Samuel 18:18) as the site of a pillar set up by Absalom.
the plain; that makes equality
SHA'VEH (a plain), a valley on the north of Jerusalem; known also as the "King's Dale." Gen 14:17; 2 Sam 18:18. See King's Dale.
SHA'VEH (a plain), a valley on the north of Jerusalem; known also as
the "King's Dale." Gen 14:17; 2 Sam 18:18. See King's Dale.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7740
In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the Kingʼs Valley).
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