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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the Jebusite, the Amorite, and the Girgashite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusite, the Amorite, the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />as well as the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />also the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Canaan was also the ancestor of the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, and the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Jebusite, and the Emorite, and the Girgasite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />also of the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Jebusite, the Amorite, the Girgasite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yebusites, and Amorites, and Gergusites,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2194" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Hamites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2983.htm" title="2983: hay·ḇū·sî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Jebus. Patrial from Ybuwc; a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus.">the Jebusites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">the Amorites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1622.htm" title="1622: hag·gir·gā·šî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A native tribe of Canaan. Patrial from an unused name; a Girgashite, one of the native tribes of Canaan.">the Girgashites,</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-1.htm">Deuteronomy 7:1</a></span><br />When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Joshua 3:10</a></span><br />He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-5.htm">Judges 3:5</a></span><br />Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">1 Kings 9:20-21</a></span><br />As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">2 Chronicles 8:7-8</a></span><br />As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Ezra 9:1</a></span><br />After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a></span><br />You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-34.htm">Psalm 106:34-35</a></span><br />They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a></span><br />They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/47-4.htm">Jeremiah 47:4</a></span><br />For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-3.htm">Ezekiel 16:3</a></span><br />and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22</a></span><br />And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Mark 7:26</a></span><br />Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-25.htm">Romans 9:25-26</a></span><br />As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,</p><p class="hdg">Jebusite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Judges 1:21</a></b></br> And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/24-18.htm">2 Samuel 24:18</a></b></br> And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Zechariah 9:7</a></b></br> And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, <i>shall be</i> for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/amos/2-10.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/amos/2-10.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Girgashite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Girgashites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-14.htm">Gir'gashites</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Jebusites</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Jeb'usites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Girgashite</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Girgashites</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Gir'gashites</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Jebusite</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Jebusites</a> <a href="/genesis/15-21.htm">Jeb'usites</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">The generations of Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the Jebusites</b><br>The Jebusites were a Canaanite tribe mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They are most notably associated with the city of Jerusalem, which was originally called Jebus. The Jebusites are first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16</a> as descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham. Their presence in Jerusalem is significant, as the city later becomes the political and spiritual center of Israel under King David, who conquers it from the Jebusites (<a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-9</a>). Archaeological evidence suggests that the Jebusites were well-established in the region, with fortified cities and a distinct culture. Theologically, the Jebusites represent the pagan nations that Israel was commanded to drive out of the Promised Land, symbolizing the spiritual battles believers face in overcoming sin and idolatry.<p><b>the Amorites</b><br>The Amorites were another prominent Canaanite group, often mentioned alongside other tribes in the context of the land that Israel was to inherit. They are described as a powerful and numerous people, occupying the hill country and regions east of the Jordan River. Historically, the Amorites were known for their influence in Mesopotamia and their establishment of city-states. In the Bible, they are frequently depicted as adversaries of Israel, with notable conflicts occurring during the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5-10</a>). The Amorites' presence in the land serves as a reminder of the challenges Israel faced in fulfilling God's promises. Spiritually, the Amorites can be seen as representing the worldly powers and influences that oppose God's people, echoing the ongoing struggle between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world.<p><b>the Girgashites</b><br>The Girgashites are one of the lesser-known Canaanite tribes mentioned in the Bible. They are listed among the nations that inhabited the land of Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites. While specific details about the Girgashites are sparse, they are included in the list of nations that God promised to drive out before Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:1</a>). The mention of the Girgashites, along with other Canaanite tribes, underscores the comprehensive nature of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. Theologically, the Girgashites, like other Canaanite tribes, symbolize the spiritual obstacles and opposition that believers must overcome in their journey of faith. Their inclusion in the biblical narrative highlights the completeness of God's victory over sin and the assurance of His promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jebusites.htm">Jebusites</a></b><br>A Canaanite tribe that inhabited Jerusalem before its conquest by King David. They are often mentioned in the context of the land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amorites.htm">Amorites</a></b><br>A significant and powerful group in the ancient Near East, often depicted as enemies of Israel. They were known for their fortified cities and were one of the peoples that Israel was commanded to drive out of the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/girgashites.htm">Girgashites</a></b><br>One of the lesser-known Canaanite tribes. They are listed among the nations that occupied the land of Canaan before the Israelites took possession of it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The listing of these nations in <a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16</a> reminds us of God's overarching plan and sovereignty in history. He orchestrates the rise and fall of nations according to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_holiness.htm">Call to Holiness</a></b><br>The presence of these nations in the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the call to holiness and separation from practices that are contrary to God's will. Believers today are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Just as God promised to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, He is faithful to fulfill His promises to us. We can trust in His word and His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battles against these nations symbolize the spiritual battles believers face today. We are called to stand firm in faith and rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_amorites'_historical_role.htm">What is the historical significance of the Amorites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_evidence_for_deut._7_1_nations'_end.htm">Where is the historical or archeological evidence supporting the annihilation of the seven nations mentioned in Deuteronomy 7:1? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_non-israelites.htm">Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_jebusites_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Jebusites in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the Jebusite.</span> Settled at and around Jerusalem (<a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Joshua 15:8</a>; <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10, 11</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4, 5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the Amorite</span>. On both sides of the Jordan, though dwelling chiefly in the Judaean mountains (<a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a>; <a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5</a>), to which the name "<span class="accented">mountaineer</span>," from "Amor," elevation (Gesenius), is supposed to refer. <span class="cmt_word">And the Girgasite</span>. The name only is preserved (<a href="/joshua/24-11.htm">Joshua 24:11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the Jebusites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְבוּסִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(hay·ḇū·sî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Amorites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣אֱמֹרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Girgashites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּרְגָּשִֽׁי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gir·gā·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1622.htm">Strong's 1622: </a> </span><span class="str2">Girgashite -- a native tribe of Canaan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-16.htm">Genesis 10:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-16.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:16 The Jebusite the Amorite the Girgashite (Gen. 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