Genesis 14:3 kjva — All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea."

— Genesis 14:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 14 — Context

1

And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;

2

That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.

3

All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.

4

Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

5

And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim,

6

And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto El–paran, which is by the wilderness.

Genesis 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 14:3 say?
Genesis 14:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.”
Where is Genesis 14:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 14, verse 3.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 14:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 14:3 in?
Genesis 14:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 14:3?
Genesis 14:3 reads (KJVA): “All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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