# Elam, Elamites #

## 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 that was also called "Elam."
* The region of Elam was located southeast of the Tigris River in what is now western Iran.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Noah](../names/noah.md), [Shem](../names/shem.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 01:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/01/17)
* [Acts 02:8-11](rc://en/tn/help/act/02/08)
* [Ezra 08:4-7](rc://en/tn/help/ezr/08/04)
* [Isaiah 22:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/isa/22/05)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H5867, H5962, G1639