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Ammon

Synonyms and Related Words:

Ammonite

Facts:

The "people of Ammon" or the "Ammonites" were a people group in Canaan. They were descended from Ben-ammi, who was the son of Lot by his younger daughter.

  • The term "Ammonitess" refers specifically to a female Ammonite. This could also be translated as "Ammonite woman."
  • The Ammonites lived east of the Jordan River and were enemies of the Israelites.
  • At one point, the Ammonites hired a prophet named Balaam to curse Israel, but God did not allow him to do it.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: curse, Jordan River, Lot)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5983, H5984, H5985

Forms Found in the English ULB

Ammon, Ammonite, Ammonites