Genesis 14:2 meaning and explanation

went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).

Genesis 14:2, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse continues the report that opens the chapter: four eastern kings, led by Chedorlaomer of Elam, march against five kings of the cities of the plain. Bera of Sodom and his allies rule the Jordan region, including Bela, later called Zoar.

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