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Amalekites

people group

Desert raiders descended from Esau who attacked Israel at Rephidim and remained persistent enemies through the monarchy.

48 appearances9 Bible books2 known aliases

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Desert raiders descended from 's grandson Amalek who attack Israel at shortly after the exodus. They remain persistent enemies through the period of the judges and into the monarchy, and Saul loses his kingship in part for sparing their king . also fights them repeatedly during his time at .

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