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Shemeber

A king, in the time of the Patriarchs · Canaan · named in 1 verse

the name means name of pinion, i.e. illustrious Strong's Lexicon

Shemeber, the king of Zeboiim, who joined the battle against Chedorlaomer and his allies.

From 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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Genesis 14:2.

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