Amalek
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| Hebrew / Greek | עֲמָלֵק (H6002) |
|---|---|
| Description | Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs |
| Tribe or people | Edom |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Genesis 36:12 |
Amalek is an Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 36:12.
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Genesis
- Genesis 36:12And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
- Genesis 36:16Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
Notes
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