Birsha Summary
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Birsha was the king of Gomorrah when Chedorlaomer and his allies invaded the region.
King of Gomorrah (GEN 14:2)
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Birsha
an evil; a son who beholds
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Birsha
· Also called · H1306 none · GEN 14:2 disagreeable in taste
- en King of Gomorrah · Title · H4428, H6017 G995, G1116 · GEN 14:2
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birəsha · H1306 · GEN 14:2 disagreeable in taste
- he בִּרְשַׁע · H1306
- he מֶ֣לֶךְ עֲמֹרָ֑ה melek amorah · Title · H4428, H6017 · GEN 14:2
- el Βαρσα Barsa · none · GEN 14:2
- el βασιλέως Γομορρας basiléōs Gomorras · Title · G995, G1116 · GEN 14:2
- bg Бирша
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Birsha Article
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Birsha was the king of Gomorrah during the time of Abraham (Gen. 14:2). He was one of the five kings of the cities of the plain who rebelled against Chedorlaomer, the king of Elam, after serving him for twelve years. In response, Chedorlaomer and his allies invaded the region, defeating the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (Zoar) in the Valley of Siddim. The invaders seized the goods and food of Sodom and Gomorrah, and took captives, including Abraham's nephew Lot. This event prompted Abraham to mount a rescue mission, where he successfully defeated Chedorlaomer and his allies, freeing Lot and recovering the stolen goods (Gen. 14:13-16). The mention of Birsha as the king of Gomorrah provides historical context to the biblical narrative and highlights the political dynamics of the region during Abraham's time.
Birsha Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Son of wickedness, a king of Gomorrah whom Abraham succoured in the invasion of Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:2).
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