The primary regions of his kingdom were Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the land of Shinar.

When the people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there.

At that time Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations

Kedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar. Four kings fought against five.