Overview
Ellasar was a Mesopotamian kingdom whose king Arioch joined a coalition of four kings who invaded Canaan and defeated the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah, taking Lot captive. Abraham pursued these kings to rescue his nephew, demonstrating his faith and courage despite being outnumbered.
Key Scriptures
"Then Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goiim and Amraphel king of Shinar and Arioch king of Ellasar, these four kings came against five" (Genesis 14:1, ESV).
"When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan" (Genesis 14:14, ESV).
Application
Abraham's willingness to risk his life for family teaches us to prioritize relationships and demonstrate genuine love through costly action.