047 – Who Were the Amorites?

47. Who Were the Amorites?

They were one of the seven nations of Canaan and were governed by many independent kings (Jos_5:1; Jos_9:10). They originally inhabited a mountain district in the south (Num_13:29), but later acquired an extensive tract from Moab, east of Jordan (Num_21:1-35; Num_22:1-41; Num_23:1-30; Num_24:1-25; Num_25:1-18; Num_26:1-65, Num_30:1-16). They had many strong cities (Num_32:17, Num_32:33). They were profane, wicked and idolatrous (Gen_15:16; Jos_24:15). They interfered with Israel (Num_21:21) at times, again were peaceful, but were finally brought into bondage by Solomon (1Ki_9:20-21).

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