A Mesopotamian king of Ellasar who joined other kings to launch a campaign into Canaan during the time of Abram, mentioned in Genesis 14:1.
About Arioch
Name of the King of Ellasar. With three other kings, Arioch captured five cities and took a number of prisoners, including Abraham’s nephew Lot (Genesis 14:1–16).
Key References
In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim
against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (2)
In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim
against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five.