Siddim, Vale Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient valley region identified in biblical texts as the site of the Battle of the Kings.
What is the meaning of Siddim, Vale Of in the Bible?
The Vale of Siddim is a geographical setting in Genesis 14:3-8 where the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar confronted the forces of Chedorlaomer and his allies. Scholarly consensus generally places this valley within the southern or central basin of the Dead Sea, corresponding to the area now submerged or salt-encrusted.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Vale of Siddim helps readers visualize the strategic terrain and political landscape of the ancient Near East during the period described in Genesis 14.
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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.