Bible Dictionary
Shemeber
Shemeber was the king of Zeboiim who joined other kings in resisting Chedorlaomer. He was defeated when the coalition was overcome and Lot was rescued by Abraham.
Definition
Shemeber was the king of Zeboiim and an ally of the king of Sodom.
Biblical Usage
Shemeber joined the coalition that resisted Chedorlaomer. He was defeated when the allied kings were overcome, in the events associated with Abraham’s rescue of Lot.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates this episode to approximately 1912 B.C.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Soaring on high, the king of Zeboiim, who joined with the other kings in casting off the yoke of Chedorlaomer. After having been reconquered by him, he was rescued by Abraham (Gen. 14:2).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lofty flight), king of Zeboim, and ally of the king of Sodom when he was attacked by Chedorlaomer. (B.C. 1912.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shem-e'-ber, shem'-e-ber (shem'-ebher): The king of Zeboiim (Ge 14:2).</p><p>See SHINAB.</p>