Atomic Bible

Ancient city defeated by Chedorlaomer

Ashteroth-karnaim

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 14:5.

עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִםAshteroth-karnaim

קַרְנַ֫יִםKarnaim

Also called Karnaim.

About Ashteroth-karnaim Written by AI

Ashteroth-karnaim, also called Karnaim, was an ancient city located east of the Jordan River in the region of Bashan. It is first mentioned in the Bible as one of the cities defeated by Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies during the time of Abraham (Genesis 14:5). The name Ashteroth-karnaim likely means "Ashteroth of the two horns," possibly referring to the goddess Astarte who was depicted with horns. The city was later part of the territory allotted to the half-tribe of Manasseh (Joshua 13:29-31). The prophet Amos denounced the city, possibly indicating that it had become a center of idolatry (Amo.6.13).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. 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,

  2. Amos 6:13

    you who rejoice in Lo-debar and say, ‘Did we not take Karnaim by our own strength?’

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.