Valley of Siddim

Also called: Vale of Siddim

First named: Genesis 14:3

Valley Canaan Israel Patriarchal

Disputed identification: Traditionally identified with the area now under the Dead Sea's shallow southern basin, though this is not archaeologically provable.

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"The Salt Sea" valley where the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, and three other cities battled an invading coalition led by Chedorlaomer of Elam and were defeated, with Lot taken captive among the spoil — prompting Abraham's rescue mission (Genesis 14:1-16).

References: Genesis 14:3; Genesis 14:1-12

People connected to Valley of Siddim

Arioch (M) — king of Ellasar, in the eastern coalition that fought here
Genesis 14:1-9
Bera (M) — king of Sodom, defeated in the battle here
Genesis 14:8-10
Birsha (M) — king of Gomorrah, defeated in the battle here
Genesis 14:8-10
Chedorlaomer (M) — king of Elam, who led the coalition to victory here and carried off Lot
Genesis 14:9-12
Shemeber (M) — king of Zeboiim, defeated in the battle here
Genesis 14:2; Genesis 14:8-10

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