Gen 14:3 | NET2full | STEP | These last five kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim ( that is, the Salt Sea ).

‏ Genesis 14:3

3 These last five kings ^{▼▼tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.} joined forces ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.} in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). ^{▼▼sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.}