King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Shemeber, the king of Zeboiim, who joined the battle against Chedorlaomer and his allies.
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Shemeber was the king of Zeboiim, one of the five cities of the plain, during the time of Abraham. According to Gen.14.2, Shemeber allied himself with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and the king of Bela (Zoar) to engage in battle against Chedorlaomer king of Elam and his confederate kings. The battle, known as the Battle of the Valley of Siddim, resulted in the defeat of the kings of the plain and the capture of Lot, Abraham's nephew. This event prompted Abraham to mount a rescue mission, ultimately leading to the recovery of Lot and his possessions.
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Soaring on high, the king of Zeboiim, who joined with the other kings in casting off the yoke of Chedorlaomer. After having been reconquered by him, he was rescued by Abraham (Gen. 14:2).
(lofty flight), king of Zeboim, and ally of the king of Sodom when he was attacked by Chedorlaomer. (B.C. 1912.)
name of force; name of the strong
SHEM'EBER (lofty flight), one of the allies who were attacked by Chedorlaonier. Gen 14:2.
SHEM'EBER (lofty flight), one of the allies who were attacked by Chedorlaonier. Gen 14:2.
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went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
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