arioch Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
arioch in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 T0000758) 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.
arioch in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(venerable). 1. The king of Eliasar, one of the allies of Chedorlaomer in his expedition against his rebellious tributaries. #Ge 14:1| (B.C. 1921-1912.) 2. The captain of Nebuchadnezzar's body-guard. #Da 2:14| etc. 3. Properly Eirioch, or Erioch, mentioned in Judith 1:6 as king of the Elymaeans.
arioch in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
A'RIOCH (lion-like). 1. The king of Ellasar, confederate with Chedorlaomer. Gen 14:1-9. 1. The captain of Nebuchadnezzar's guard. Dan 2:14, 2 Sam 20:15, Dan 2:24, Gal 4:25.
arioch in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("lion-like".) 1. King of Ellasar. (Genesis 14:1; Genesis 14:9). (See ELLASAR.) 2. Captain of Nebuchadnezzar's guard (Daniel 2:14).