Zuzim

A people in the region of Ham defeated by Chedorlaomer (Genesis 14:5)

About Zuzim

One of the kingdoms attacked and defeated by Kedorlaomer’s confederation (Gn 14:5), mentioned as residents of Ham. They were likely located somewhere north of the Arnon River, since the general path of Kedorlaomer was from north to south along the King’s Highway. Possibly these Zuzites are associated with the Zamzummites of Deuteronomy 2:20, since both are linked to the same geographical proximity. Furthermore, both passages speak of them in connection with races of giants, including the Horites, the Emim, and the Rephaim.

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Key References

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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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,