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zuzims in Easton's Bible Dictionary

restless; sprouting, were smitten "in Ham" by Chedorlaomer and his allies (Gen. 14:5). Some have identified this tribe with the Zamzummims (q.v.).

zuzims in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

ZU'ZIMS , the Ammonite name. Gen 14:5, of doubtful derivation, for a tribe of gigantic stature and strength which inhabited the country east of the Jordan and the Dead Sea, probably between the Arnon and the Jabbok. They were attacked and routed by Chedorlaomer, and afterward expelled by the Ammonites. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:that the man of god may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." - 2 Tim 3:16-17.

zuzims in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

(See GIANTS .) Chedorlaomer attacked the Zuzims in Ham (Genesis 14:5). Gesenius identifies with the Zamzummim of Ammon. Connected with the Horim in Genesis 14:6 as the Zamzummim are in Deuteronomy 2:20.