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Amalekites |
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Amalekites (ăm`ələkīts), in the Bible, aboriginal people of Canaan and the Sinai peninsula. They waged constant warfare against the Hebrews until dispersed by Saul. Their ancestor, Amalek, for whom they were named, was a duke of Edom and Esau's descendant. Amalekites Israel’s hereditary foe and symbol of perpetual hatred. [Jew. Hist.: Wigoder, 24] See : Enemy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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