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<a href="/nkjv/genesis/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and joined together in battle in the Valley of Siddim <a href="/nasb_/genesis/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they lined up for battle against them in the Valley of Siddim, <a href="/nasb/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah and the king of Admah and the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they arrayed for battle against them in the valley of Siddim, <a href="/nasb77/genesis/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah and the king of Admah and the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they arrayed for battle against them in the valley of Siddim, <a href="/lsb/genesis/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah and the king of Admah and the king of Zeboiim and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they arranged themselves for battle against them in the valley of Siddim, <a href="/amp/genesis/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they joined together for battle with the invading kings in the Valley of Siddim, <a href="/csb/genesis/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and lined up for battle in the Siddim Valley <a href="/hcsb/genesis/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and lined up for battle in the Valley of Siddim <a href="/asv/genesis/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar); and they set the battle in array against them in the vale of Siddim; <a href="/erv/genesis/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar); and they set the battle in array against them in the vale of Siddim; <a href="/gwt/genesis/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and prepared for battle in the valley of Siddim. <a href="/gnt/genesis/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela drew up their armies for battle in Siddim Valley and fought <a href="/isv/genesis/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (which was also known as Zoar) prepared for battle in the Valley of Siddim <a href="/net/genesis/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and prepared for battle. In the Valley of Siddim they met <a href="/nheb/genesis/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) came out; and they took up battle positions in the Valley of Siddim <a href="/wbt/genesis/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/genesis/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim <a href="/web/genesis/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (also called Zoar) went out; and they set the battle in array against them in the valley of Siddim <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king of Sodom goes out, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboim, and the king of Bela, which [is] Zoar; and they set in array [for] battle with them in the Valley of Siddim, <a href="/ylt/genesis/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king of Sodom goeth out, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar; and they set the battle in array with them in the valley of Siddim, <a href="/slt/genesis/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there shall come forth the king of Sodom and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboim, and the king of Bela (this is Zoar), and they shall set in array with them the war in the valley of Siddim,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrha, and the king of Adama, and the king of Seboim, and the king of Bala, which is Segor, went out: and they set themselves against them in battle array in the woodland vale: <a href="/cpdv/genesis/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and indeed the king of Bela, which is Zoar, went forth. And they directed their point against them in the wooded valley, <a href="/nabre/genesis/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Thereupon the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out, and in the Valley of Siddim they went into battle against them: <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out, and they joined battle in the Valley of Siddim<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there went out the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar); all of these made war in the valley of Siddim, <a href="/hpbt/genesis/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King of Sadom went out and the King of Amora, and the King of Adama, and the King of Tsebuim, and the King of Baala this is Tsaar; all of these made war in the valley of Sedumia;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela--the same is Zoar; and they set the battle in array against them in the vale of Siddim; <a href="/sep/genesis/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king of Sodom went out, and the king of Gomorrha, and king of Adama, and king of Seboim, and king of Balac, this is Segor, and they set themselves in array against them for war in the salt valley, <a href="/parallel/genesis/14-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2947" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/14.htm">The War of the Kings</a> …7Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. 8<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5467.htm" title="5467: sə·ḏōm (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city near the Dead Sea. From an unused root meaning to scorch; burnt district; Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea.">of Sodom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6017.htm" title="6017: ‘ă·mō·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in the Jordan Valley. From amar; a heap; Amorah, a place in Palestine.">of Gomorrah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/126.htm" title="126: ’aḏ·māh (N-proper-fs) -- A city near Sodom and Gomorrah. Contracted for 'adamah; earthy; Admah, a place near the Dead Sea.">of Admah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6636.htm" title="6636: ṣə·ḇō·yīm (N-proper-fs) -- A place near Sodom. Or Tsbiyiym; or Tsbiyim; plural of tsbiy; gazelles; Tseboim or Tsebijim, a place in Palestine.">of Zeboiim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">and the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1106.htm" title="1106: be·la‘ (N-proper-fs) -- The same as bela'; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">of Bela</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6820.htm" title="6820: ṣō·‘ar (N-proper-fs) -- Insignificance, a city at the S.E. end of the Dead Sea. From tsa'ar; little; Tsoar, a place East of the Jordan.">Zoar)</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">marched out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: way·ya·‘ar·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">and arrayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bə·‘ê·meq (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/7708.htm" title="7708: haś·śid·dîm (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley near the Dead Sea. Plural from the same as sadeh; flats; Siddim, a valley in Palestine.">of Siddim</a> 9against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Hebrews 7:1-2</a> This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” <a href="/psalms/110-4.htm">Psalm 110:4</a> The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Hebrews 5:6</a> And in another passage God says: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/6-20.htm">Hebrews 6:20</a> where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a> For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” <a href="/hebrews/7-21.htm">Hebrews 7:21</a> but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’” <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a> For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. <a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16</a> The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7</a> Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” <a href="/romans/9-8.htm">Romans 9:8</a> So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">2 Peter 2:7</a> and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless <a href="/2_peter/2-8.htm">2 Peter 2:8</a> (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)— <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Isaiah 41:2</a> Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. <a href="/isaiah/41-3.htm">Isaiah 41:3</a> He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;same.<a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Genesis 14:2</a> That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.<a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10</a> And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.<a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Genesis 19:20,22</a> Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live… in.<a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Genesis 14:3,10</a> All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Admah</a> <a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Array</a> <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Gomorrah</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Gomor'rah</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Siddim</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Sodom</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Zeboiim</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Zeboi'im</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Zeboim</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Zo'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/29-23.htm">Admah</a> <a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Array</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/genesis/36-32.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Gomorrah</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Gomor'rah</a> <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Position</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Siddim</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Sodom</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-23.htm">Zeboiim</a> <a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Zeboi'im</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-23.htm">Zeboim</a> <a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Zo'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 14</div>1. <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">The battle of four kings against the king of Sodom and his allies.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Lot is taken prisoner.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Abram rescues him.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">Melchizedek blesses Abram, who gives him tithes.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/14-21.htm">Abram restores the rest of the spoil to the king of Sodom.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These cities are often associated with sin and judgment, particularly Sodom and Gomorrah, which are later destroyed by divine intervention due to their wickedness (Genesis 19). The mention of these kings highlights the political landscape of the time, where city-states were common, each ruled by its own king. The inclusion of Zoar, previously known as Bela, is significant as it is the only city spared during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, providing refuge for Lot (<a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Genesis 19:20-22</a>).marched out and arrayed themselves for battle This phrase indicates a strategic military action, suggesting that these kings were prepared and organized for warfare. The act of arraying themselves for battle implies a formal and deliberate preparation, reflecting the seriousness of the conflict. This battle is part of a larger narrative involving the rebellion against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies, who had subjugated these cities for twelve years (<a href="/genesis/14-4.htm">Genesis 14:4</a>). The rebellion and subsequent battle illustrate the tumultuous and often violent nature of ancient Near Eastern politics.in the Valley of Siddim The Valley of Siddim is identified with the area near the Dead Sea, possibly submerged under its waters today. This location is significant as it is described as being full of tar pits (<a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Genesis 14:10</a>), which played a role in the battle's outcome. The geographical setting underscores the harsh and treacherous terrain of the region. The Valley of Siddim serves as a backdrop for the unfolding events, which ultimately lead to Abram's involvement in rescuing Lot, his nephew, who was taken captive during the conflict. This rescue foreshadows Abram's role as a protector and intercessor, a type of Christ who delivers and redeems.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_sodom.htm">King of Sodom</a> - The ruler of the city of Sodom, which was one of the cities involved in the battle. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_gomorrah.htm">King of Gomorrah</a> - The ruler of Gomorrah, another city involved in the conflict. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_admah.htm">King of Admah</a> - The ruler of Admah, a city allied with Sodom and Gomorrah. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_zeboiim.htm">King of Zeboiim</a> - The ruler of Zeboiim, also allied with Sodom and Gomorrah. 5. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_bela.htm">King of Bela (Zoar)</a> - The ruler of Bela, later known as Zoar, part of the alliance against the invading kings. 6. <a href="/topical/v/valley_of_siddim.htm">Valley of Siddim</a> - The location where the battle took place, known for its tar pits.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_alliances.htm">The Consequences of Alliances</a> The alliance of the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela shows the importance of choosing allies wisely. Aligning with those who do not honor God can lead to negative consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_conflict.htm">The Reality of Conflict</a> This passage reminds us that conflict is a part of life, even in biblical times. As Christians, we must be prepared to face spiritual battles and rely on God's strength. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_chaos.htm">God's Sovereignty in Chaos</a> Despite the chaos of war, God's plan is sovereign. This is evident as He uses Abram to rescue Lot, showing that God can bring deliverance even in dire situations. <a href="/topical/m/moral_decline_and_judgment.htm">Moral Decline and Judgment</a> The involvement of Sodom and Gomorrah in this battle foreshadows their eventual destruction due to sin. It serves as a warning about the dangers of moral decline and the certainty of divine judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 14</a> <a href="/q/how_do_you_cut_rahab_into_pieces.htm">Where is the Valley of Siddim located?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_chedorlaomer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Chedorlaomer in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_the_valley_of_siddim_located.htm">Where is the Valley of Siddim located?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_john_4_8_say_'god_is_love'.htm">How can 1 John 4:8 say 'God is love' when the Old Testament shows actions that don't seem loving?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) They joined battle with them.--Heb., they set themselves in array against them. As the five kings left their cities to do battle with the invaders "in the vale of Siddim," it is plain, as was said in <a href="/genesis/14-3.htm" title="All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.">Genesis 14:3</a>, that the vale embraces a far wider extent of country than merely the site of the five cities.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8, 9. - And there went out (to resist the onslaught of the victorious Asiatics) the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar); (i.e. the five revolted monarchs of the Pentapolis) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim (vide Ver. 3); with Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/14-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Sodom, סְדֹ֜ם (sə·ḏōm) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5467.htm">Strong's 5467: </a> Sodom -- a Canaanite city near the Dead Sea the king וּמֶ֣לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Gomorrah, עֲמֹרָ֗ה (‘ă·mō·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6017.htm">Strong's 6017: </a> Gomorrah -- a city in the Jordan Valley the king וּמֶ֤לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Admah, אַדְמָה֙ (’aḏ·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_126.htm">Strong's 126: </a> Admah -- a city near Sodom and Gomorrah the king וּמֶ֣לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Zeboiim, צְבוֹיִ֔ם (ṣə·ḇō·w·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6636.htm">Strong's 6636: </a> Zeboiim -- a place near Sodom and the king וּמֶ֥לֶךְ (ū·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Bela בֶּ֖לַע (be·la‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites (that is, הִוא־ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Zoar) צֹ֑עַר (ṣō·‘ar) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6820.htm">Strong's 6820: </a> Zoar -- 'insignificance', a city at the southeastern end of the Dead Sea marched out וַיֵּצֵ֨א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and arrayed וַיַּֽעַרְכ֤וּ (way·ya·‘ar·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> To set in a, row, arrange, put in order for battle מִלְחָמָ֔ה (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war in the Valley בְּעֵ֖מֶק (bə·‘ê·meq) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> A vale of Siddim הַשִּׂדִּֽים׃ (haś·śid·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7708.htm">Strong's 7708: </a> Siddim -- a valley near the Dead Sea <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/14-8.htm">Genesis 14:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/14-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 14:8 The king of Sodom and the king (Gen. 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