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Genesis 14:3

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All these joined together in the valley of Siddim (the same is the Salt Sea).

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.
The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.

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These places trace the campaign of eastern kings from Mesopotamia through Transjordan and the Negev to the Valley of Siddim by the Salt Sea, where they fought the Canaanite coalition. They situate Abram’s later rescue of Lot within a real regional conflict and its strategic routes.

Places in this passage

Genesis 14:3 mentions Ashteroth-karnaim, Damascus, Dan, Elam, El-paran, Ham, Kadesh-barnea, Mount Seir, Salem, Salt Sea, Shaveh-kiriathaim, Shinar, Valley of Shaveh, Valley of Siddim and Zeboiim.

Damascus · Dosseman
Dan · Lajoya02
Elam · Carole Raddato
Kadesh-barnea · Matson Collection

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