Nation
The Amorites
A Canaanite people descended from Canaan, established in the hill country and later ruled by kings including Sihon.
Scripture traces this people through Canaan, Son of Ham.
A Canaanite people descended from Canaan, established in the hill country and later ruled by kings including Sihon. Scripture first names the group at Genesis 10:16.
The people in Scripture
A Canaanite people descended from Canaan, established in the hill country and later ruled by kings including Sihon.
Biblical record
Their first recorded mention is Genesis 10:16. Later references on this page describe the group’s place, actions, or descendants as Scripture presents them.
People of Amorites
Aner
Amorite chieftain who allied with Abraham to rescue Lot
An Amorite ally of the patriarch Abram who participated in the rescue of Lot following the Battle of Siddim.
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Eshcol
Amorite ally of Abram who helped rescue Lot
An Amorite ally of the patriarch Abram who assisted in the military rescue of Lot.
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Mamre
Amorite ally of Abraham who owned the oaks where the patriarch camped
An Amorite chieftain and brother to Eshcol and Aner who was a strategic ally to the patriarch Abram during the Patriarchal Period.
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Sihon
King of the Amorites who was defeated by Moses at the Battle of Jahaz
The Amorite king of Heshbon who was defeated by the Israelites after refusing them passage through his territory during the Exodus journey.
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