Ammon, Ammonite

Definition

The “people of Ammon” or the “Ammonites” were a people group that lived on the east side of the Jordan River across from the Israelites.

• The book of Genesis reports that the Ammonite nation was 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.”
• At one point, the Ammonites hired a prophet named Balaam to curse Israel, but God did not allow him to do it.

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(See also: curse, Jordan River, Lot)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 19:1-3
• Ezekiel 25:2
• Genesis 19:38
• Joshua 12:1-2
• Judges 11:27
• Zephaniah 2:8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H5983, H5984, H5985