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Hittites

The Hittites were an ancient nation that occupied the general area of Asia Minor and Syria. Although not as popularly well-known as other ancient empires (e.g. Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Greece, Persia, Rome), at the peak of their power the Hittites challenged the Egyptians and Assyrians for control of what is now the land of Israel. They are mentioned prominently in early Bible History.

Sidon After The Flood, the Hittites originated from Noah's great-grandson Heth, through Ham and Canaan:

After Sarah died, it was from the Hittites that Abraham bought the cave in Hebron, known today as the "Tomb of the Patriarchs," in which Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob/Israel and Leah are all buried:

Two of the wives of Esau were Hittites:

Upon their entry into the Promised Land under Joshua, the Israelites were commanded by God to displace the inhabitants of the land, which included Hittites:

The incident of adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, and Uriah's murder to cover it up, was one of the greatest personal failures of King David:

Fact Finder: Did King Solomon include Hittite women among his many wives?
1 Kings 11:1

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