The Babylonian Empire was a powerful ancient empire that rose from a city-state on the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia. It became one of the greatest empires in history and had a significant influence on Israel and world history. Babylon was located about 55 miles south of modern-day Baghdad …
The Anakim, also known as the Anakites, were a race of giant, warlike people who inhabited the southern lands of Israel near Hebron before the arrival of the Israelites. According to biblical accounts, their ancestry can be traced back to Anak, the son of Arba, who was considered the …
The Amorites were an ancient nation mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They were descended from one of the sons of Canaan. In early inscriptions, the Amorites were also known as Amurra or Amurri. The “land of the Amorites” included Syria and Israel. Some of the southern mountains of …
The Amalekites were a formidable tribe of nomads who lived in the area south of Canaan, between Mount Seir and the Egyptian border. They are not mentioned in the table of nations in Genesis 10, as they did not originate until after …