1. While Amraphel was king of Shinar, Ellasar’s King Arioch, Elam’s King Chedorlaomer, and Goiim’s King Tidal
2. declared war on Sodom’s King Bera, Gomorrah’s King Birsha, Admah’s King Shinab, Zeboiim’s King Shemeber, and the king of Bela, that is, Zoar.
3. These latter kings formed an alliance in the Siddim Valley (that is, the Dead Sea).
4. For twelve years they had served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they revolted.