Posted on 14 May 2026
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 …
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Posted on 10 May 2026
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 …
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Posted on 09 May 2026
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 …
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