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The Definition of the word Arioch

Arioch

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 [28]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."


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