All the kings of Zimri; those descended from Zimran, Abraham’s son by Keturah, Gen_25:2 (the Zamarens, as some think, mentioned by Pliny). By the Elamites are meant the Persians, descended from Shem, Gen_10:22. Elam is also mentioned Isa_22:6. See also Jer_49:34. The Medes came from Madai the son of Japheth, Gen_10:2; they are usually joined with the Persians, Dan_5:28.