Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Elam?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Elam in the Bible

Discover 12 Bible verses about elam. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on elam, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

12
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Elam

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:1
    And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 14:9
    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.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ezra 2:7
    The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Ezra 2:31
    The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Ezra 8:7
    And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Nehemiah 7:12
    The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Nehemiah 7:34
    The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Nehemiah 10:14
    The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
    KJV
  9. 9
    Nehemiah 12:42
    And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. sang: Heb. made their voice to be heard
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 11:11
    And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
    KJV

Subtopics of Elam

1. A district southeast of Babylon, on Persian Gulf
Prophecies concerning
Jews from
2. A Korhite Levite
3. A Benjamite chief
4. Designated as "the other Elam,"
5. A Jewish captive, whose descendants, to the number of One-thousand two-hundred and fifty-four returned from Babylon
6. A Levite musician
7. One of the Israelitish chiefs with Nehemiah
4. Designated as »the other Elam«
5. A Jewish captive, whose descendants, to the number of twelve hundred and fifty-four, returned from Babylon

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Elam? (11 Verses)

And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;
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.
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. sang: Heb. made their voice to be heard
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Elam? (1 Verses)

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Elam

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about elam. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about elam and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about elam is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on elam needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about elam with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about elam, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about elam?
Discover 12 Bible verses about elam. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on elam, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 12 key verses about elam spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about elam are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about elam compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about elam?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about elam is Genesis 14:1 — "And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about elam?
Elam is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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