Zuzim זוּזִים
Ancient people defeated by Chedorlaomer
Who is Zuzim in the Bible?
The Zuzim were an ancient people defeated by Chedorlaomer and his allies during the time of Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 14:5. In a military campaign, Chedorlaomer and his confederate kings conquered the Zuzim in a place called Ham, along with other ancient peoples including the Rephaim and the Emim. The biblical text provides no specific details about the origins or exact location of the Zuzim, though some scholars have proposed connections between them and the Zamzummim mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:20. The Zuzim are significant primarily as part of the historical backdrop to Abraham's era, illustrating the complex geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East during the patriarchal period.
Biography
Zuzim The Zuzim were an ancient people mentioned in the context of the battle between Chedorlaomer and his allies against the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, and their allies (Gen.14.5). Chedorlaomer and his confederates defeated the Zuzim in Ham, along with other ancient peoples such as the Rephaim and the Emim. The exact location of Ham and the origins of the Zuzim are not provided in the biblical text. Some scholars suggest that the Zuzim may be connected to other ancient peoples, such as the Zamzummim mentioned in Deu.2.20.
In Scripture
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- Genesis 14:5
"In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | זוּזִים |