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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Anakims</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/anakims.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/deuteronomy/1-28.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/anakims.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Anakims</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/a/anakim--defeated_by_joshua.htm" title="Anakim: Defeated by Joshua">◄</a> Anakims <a href="/topical/a/anakites.htm" title="Anakites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Anakims, also known as the Anakites, are a formidable race of giants mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily within the context of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. They are described as descendants of Anak, a notable figure whose lineage is associated with great size and strength. The Anakims are often depicted as fearsome adversaries, instilling dread in the hearts of the Israelites.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>The Anakims are first introduced in the Book of Numbers during the account of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan. Upon their return, ten of the spies report, "We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim. We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them" (<a href="/numbers/13-33.htm">Numbers 13:33</a>). This report highlights the imposing stature of the Anakims and the fear they inspired.<br><br>In Deuteronomy, Moses recounts the journey of the Israelites and the challenges they faced. He reminds the people of God's promise to deliver the land of Canaan into their hands, despite the presence of the Anakims: "Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities that have walls up to the sky. The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them and have heard it said: 'Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?'" (<a href="/deuteronomy/9.htm">Deuteronomy 9:1-2</a>).<br><br>The conquest of the Anakims is detailed in the Book of Joshua. Under Joshua's leadership, the Israelites successfully drive out the Anakims from the hill country: "At that time Joshua went and destroyed the Anakim from the hill country—Hebron, Debir, Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction along with their cities" (<a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21</a>). This victory is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The Anakims are often associated with the Nephilim, a mysterious group mentioned in <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Genesis 6:4</a>, which has led to various interpretations regarding their origins and nature. Some scholars suggest that the Anakims were remnants of these ancient giants, while others view them as a distinct group known for their extraordinary height and strength.<br><br>Theologically, the narrative of the Anakims serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles posed by the Anakims, the Israelites' eventual triumph underscores the importance of faith and obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b>Cultural and Archaeological Context:</b><br><br>The Anakims are believed to have inhabited the region of Canaan, particularly in areas such as Hebron, which is frequently mentioned in connection with them. Archaeological evidence from the region, while not directly linked to the Anakims, provides insight into the ancient Canaanite culture and the fortified cities that the Israelites encountered.<br><br>In summary, the Anakims represent both a literal and symbolic challenge to the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land. Their presence in the biblical narrative highlights themes of faith, divine intervention, and the ultimate victory of God's people over seemingly insurmountable foes.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/berry/adventures_in_the_land_of_canaan/chapter_five_exploring_canaan_by.htm"><span class="l">Exploring Canaan by Faith</span></a> <br><b>...</b> could. Not far from where your feet rest now we got our first sight of the<br> <b>Anakims</b>, giants of Canaan. They were giants indeed. Their <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../berry/adventures in the land of canaan/chapter five exploring canaan by.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/the_god_of_all_comfort/chapter_13_discouragement.htm"><span class="l">Discouragement</span></a> <br><b>...</b> heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and<br> walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the <b>Anakims</b> there <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 13 discouragement.htm</font><p><a href="/library/berry/adventures_in_the_land_of_canaan/chapter_eight_conflicts_with_giant.htm"><span class="l">Conflicts with Giant Mistake</span></a> <br><b>...</b> One of my greatest joys is to teach pilgrims the strategy of spiritual warfare and<br> tell them how to overcome the <b>Anakims</b> of Canaan [2 Corinthians 10:4]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../berry/adventures in the land of canaan/chapter eight conflicts with giant.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ward/a_coal_from_the_altar_to_kindle_the_holy_fire_of_zeale/the_third_part.htm"><span class="l">The Third Part.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Tell Nehemiah of Samballat, hee answereth, Shall such a man as I feare? Tell Caleb<br> there are <b>Anakims</b>, and hee will say, Let us goe upp at once, &c. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/the third part.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/caleba_green_old_age.htm"><span class="l">Caleb --A Green Old Age</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He gives a chivalrous reason for his petition when he says,' Now, therefore, give<br> me this mountain, for the <b>Anakims</b> (the giants) are there; and the cities <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/caleba green old age.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/the_sin_of_unbelief.htm"><span class="l">The Sin of Unbelief</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It was not the <b>Anakims</b> that destroyed Israel; it was not the howling wilderness<br> which devoured them; it was not the Jordan which proved a barrier to Canaan <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the sin of unbelief.htm</font><p><a href="/library/whitefield/selected_sermons_of_george_whitefield/thankfulness_for_mercies_received_a.htm"><span class="l">Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Be not like those cowardly persons, who were affrighted at the report of the false<br> spies, that came and said, that there were people tall as the <b>Anakims</b> to be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/thankfulness for mercies received a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/the_desire_of_the_righteous.htm"><span class="l">The Desire of the Righteous Granted;</span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the desire of the righteous.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/anakims.htm"><span class="l"><b>Anakims</b> (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Anakims</b> (9 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (KJV WBS). Deuteronomy 2:10 The Emims dwelt therein in times<br> past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the <b>Anakims</b>; (KJV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anakims.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/emims.htm"><span class="l">Emims (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Emims (2 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 2:10 The Emims dwelt therein in times past,<br> a people great, and many, and tall, as the <b>Anakims</b>; (KJV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/emims.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/giants.htm"><span class="l">Giants (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (4.) Hebrews `emin, a warlike tribe of the ancient Canaanites. They were "great,<br> and many, and tall, as the <b>Anakims</b>" (Genesis 14:5; Deuteronomy 2:10, 11). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/giants.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anakites.htm"><span class="l">Anakites (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anakites.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anakim.htm"><span class="l">Anakim (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anakim.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dwelt.htm"><span class="l">Dwelt (307 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (YLT). Deuteronomy 2:10 The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great,<br> and many, and tall, as the <b>Anakims</b>; (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dwelt.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zamzummims.htm"><span class="l">Zamzummims (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary A race of giants; "a people great, and many, and<br> tall, as the <b>Anakims</b>" (Deuteronomy 2:20, 21). They were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zamzummims.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kirjatharba.htm"><span class="l">Kirjatharba (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV). Joshua 14:15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was<br> a great man among the <b>Anakims</b>. And the land had rest from war. (KJV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kirjatharba.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/greatness.htm"><span class="l">Greatness (63 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 27:1, "Esau his eldest son," the Revised Version (British and American) "elder";<br> probably also of great stature: "a great man among the <b>Anakims</b>," the Revised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/greatness.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/walls.htm"><span class="l">Walls (152 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and<br> walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the <b>Anakims</b> there. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/walls.htm - 38k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Anakim.html">Who were the Anakim / Anakites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Rephaim.html">Who were the Rephaim? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/giants-in-the-Bible.html">Is there any evidence for the giants mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Anakims (9 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Deuteronomy 1:28</a></span><br />Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span> there.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-10.htm">Deuteronomy 2:10</a></span><br />The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span>;<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-11.htm">Deuteronomy 2:11</a></span><br />Which also were accounted giants, as the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span>; but the Moabites called them Emims.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-21.htm">Deuteronomy 2:21</a></span><br />A people great, and many, and tall, as the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span>; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2</a></span><br />A people great and tall, the children of the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span>, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the children of Anak!<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21</a></span><br />And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span> from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/11-22.htm">Joshua 11:22</a></span><br />There was none of the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span> left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12</a></span><br />Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span> were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Joshua 14:15</a></span><br />And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the <span class="boldtext">Anakims</span>. 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