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Elamite
[ ee-luh-mahyt ]
Elamite
/ ˈiːləˌmaɪt /
noun
- an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Elam
- Also calledElamiticSusian the extinct language of this people, of no known relationship, recorded in cuneiform inscriptions dating from the 25th to the 4th centuries bc
adjective
- of or relating to Elam, its people, or their language
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Merodach-Baladan had made every preparation to meet the coming attack, and the Elamite king had engaged to help him.
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Six years later he was carried off to Elam and a new king, Nergal-yusezib, appointed in his place by the Elamite monarch.
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The Babylonians had sent the treasures of the temple of Bel to the Elamite monarch, begging his help.
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There is a reference to an Elamite raid which, although repulsed, may be regarded as proof of disturbed political conditions.
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When Hammurabi came to the throne he had apparently to recognize the overlordship of the Elamite king or his royal son at Larsa.
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