Arioch
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(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 Elymaeans.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Lion-like, venerable. (1.) A king of Ellasar who was confederate with Chedorlamer (Gen. 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.) Dan. 2:14.
See also: chaldea
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