Arioch
Bible Usage:
- Arioch used 7 times.
- First Reference: Genesis 14:1
- Last Reference: Daniel 2:25
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: Yes
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: Yes
- Included in Websters: No
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H746 Used 7 times
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Arioch
Lion-like, venerable.
1. A king of Ellasar who was confederate with Chedorlamer (Genesis 14:1, 9). The tablets recently discovered by Mr. Pinches (see CHALDEA) show the true reading is Eri-Aku of Larsa. This Elamite name meant "servant of the moon-god." It was afterwards changed into Rimsin, "Have mercy, O moon-god."
2. Daniel 2:14.
Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Arioch
long; great; tall
Naves Topical Index
Arioch
1. King of Ellasar
Genesis 14:1; Genesis 14:9
2. Captain of Nebuchadnezzar's guard
Daniel 2:14-15; Daniel 2:24-25
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Arioch
(venerable).
- The king of Eliasar, one of the allies of Chedorlaomer in his expedition against his rebellious tributaries. (Genesis 14:1) (B.C. 1921-1912.)
- The captain of Nebuchadnezzar's body-guard. (Daniel 2:14) etc.
- Properly Eirioch , or Erioch , mentioned in Judith 1.6 as king of the Elym'ans.