Amraphel — the meaning of the Hebrew name אַמְרָפֶל

אַמְרָפֶל

ʼAmrâphel · pronounced am-raw-fel' · Strong's H569 · a man

Amraphel means Amraphel, a king of Shinar.

Strong's definition

of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation; Amraphel, a king of Shinar.

First appearance

Gen 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)

Every verse that names Amraphel

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Genesis

Gen 14:1Gen 14:9

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