Elymaeans
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Elymaeans were an ancient Iranian people inhabiting the region of Susiana, corresponding to modern-day Khuzestan in southwestern Iran.
What is the meaning of Elymaeans in the Bible?
The Elymaeans were an ancient Iranian people inhabiting the region of Susiana, corresponding to modern-day Khuzestan in southwestern Iran.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Elymaeans as the inhabitants of Susiana clarifies the geographical setting of Daniel's visions, which frequently reference the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and the city of Susa, anchoring the prophetic narrative in the specific political landscape of the Persian Empire.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.