Hamathites חֲמָתִי
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
- Sidon Early PatriarchSon of CanaanFirstborn son of Canaan, ancestor of the Sidonians.View full profile →
- Heth Early PatriarchSon of CanaanSon of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittites.View full profile →
- Jebusites Early PatriarchCanaanite tribeCanaanite tribe inhabiting Jerusalem before David's conquestView full profile →
- Amorites Early PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group, enemies of IsraelView full profile →
- Girgashites Early PatriarchCanaanitesA Canaanite people group living in the Promised Land.View full profile →
- Hivites Early PatriarchCanaanitesA Canaanite people group.View full profile →
- Arkites Early PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group descended from CanaanView full profile →
- Sinites Early PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people group descended from Canaan.View full profile →
- Arvadites Early PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite descendants of Canaan, son of HamView full profile →
- Zemarites Early PatriarchCanaanitesCanaanite people groupView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 10:18
"the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:16
"the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | חֲמָתִי |