Who is…
Amraphel
also known as: Amarpel, Ammirapaltu
This was the king of Shinar in southern Chaldea.
He was one of the confederates of Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, in a war against Sodom and cities of the plain (Genesis 14:1).
After defeating Arioch he united Babylonia under one rule, and made Babylon his capital.
Q & A
- Who and what is Elam?/li>
- SIDDIM—What is the valley of Siddim? and the battle of Siddim?
- Who is Chedorlaomer?
- Answers about the city of Sodom
What is the city of Babylon (Babel)? and what is its significance?- What is the Kingdom of Babylon (aka Babylonian Empire)?
- What is the land of Shinar?
- Who are the kings of the Bible?
Article Version: April 8, 2026