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Jebusites, Jebus

Facts:

The Jebusites were a people group living in the land of Canaan. They were descended from Ham's son Canaan.

  • The Jebusites lived in the city of Jebus, and its name was later changed to Jerusalem when King David conquered it.
  • Melchizedek, the king of Salem, was probably of Jebusite origin.

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(See also: Canaan, Ham, Jerusalem, Melchizedek)

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