Fausset Bible Dictionary: Amraphel

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Fausset Bible Dictionary: Amraphel


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One of the four invading kings (). Shinar, his kingdom, or Babylonia, was subordinate to the great Elanrite king, (See CHEDORLAOMER.) The Assyrian monuments attest that an Elamite king invaded and plundered Babylonia in 2386 B.C.; and Babylonian remains bear traces of Elamitic influence.