Lectionary Calendar
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
Attention!
Bible Dictionaries
Elam
American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
1. The region afterwards called Persia, Genesis 14:1 . It was called Elam after a son of Shem, Genesis 10:22 . It corresponded to the Elymais of Greek and Roman writers, which comprehended a part of Susiana, now Khusistan or more probably included the whole of Susiana. The city Susa, or Shushan, was in it, Daniel 8:2 . See also Acts 2:9 .
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain and are a derivative of the topics are from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary published in 1859.
These files are public domain and are a derivative of the topics are from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary published in 1859.
Bibliography Information
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Elam'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ats/e/elam.html. 1859.
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Elam'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ats/e/elam.html. 1859.
