Hamathitesחֲמָתִי
A Canaanite people group descended from Canaan.
Who is Hamathites in the Bible?
The Hamathites were a Canaanite people group descended from Canaan, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah, as recorded in the Table of Nations (Genesis 10:18; 1 Chronicles 1:16). Named after the city of Hamath in modern-day Syria, they established themselves as an important city-state along ancient trade routes in the region. The Hamathites were one of many Canaanite groups inhabiting the land before the Israelite settlement, and Hamath later became a significant kingdom that bordered Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon (2 Samuel 8:9-10; 1 Kings 8:65). Their mention in biblical genealogies reflects the historical context of Canaanite civilization and Israel's eventual conquest and assimilation of the region's indigenous peoples.
Biography
The Hamathites were a Canaanite people group mentioned in the Table of Nations (Gen.10.18; 1Ch.1.16). They were descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah. The Hamathites were named after the city of Hamath, located in modern-day Syria, which was their primary settlement. Hamath was an important city-state in ancient times, known for its strategic location along trade routes. The Hamathites were one of the many Canaanite groups that inhabited the region before the Israelites settled in the land. In later biblical history, Hamath is mentioned as one of the kingdoms that bordered Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon (2Sa.8.9-10; 1Ki.8.65). The Hamathites, along with other Canaanite groups, were eventually conquered and assimilated by the Israelites as they took possession of the Promised Land.
Family
Siblings
- SidonEarly PatriarchSon of CanaanFirstborn son of Canaan, ancestor of the Sidonians.View full profile →
- HethEarly PatriarchSon of CanaanSon of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittites.View full profile →
- JebusitesEarly PatriarchCanaanite tribeCanaanite tribe inhabiting Jerusalem before David's conquestView full profile →
- AmoritesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group, enemies of IsraelView full profile →
- GirgashitesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesA Canaanite people group living in the Promised Land.View full profile →
- HivitesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesA Canaanite people group.View full profile →
- ArkitesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group descended from CanaanView full profile →
- SinitesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group descended from Canaan.View full profile →
- ArvaditesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite descendants of Canaan, son of HamView full profile →
- ZemaritesEarly PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people groupView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 10:18
"the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,"
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:16
"the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | חֲמָתִי |