# Elam #

## Facts: ##

Elam was a son of Shem and a grandson of Noah.

* The descendants of Elam were called "Elamites" and they lived in a region was also called "Elam."
* The region of Elam was located to the southeast of the Tigris River, in what is now western Iran.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [Noah](../other/.md) **·** [Shem](../other/.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 01:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/01/17)
* [Acts 02:8-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/02/08)
* [Ezra 08:4-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezr/08/04)
* [Isaiah 22:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/22/05)