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Hivite, Hivites

Facts:

The Hivites were one of seven major people groups living in the land of Canaan.

• All these groups, including the Hivites, were descended from Canaan, who was Noah's grandson.
• Shechem the Hivite raped Jacob's daughter Dinah, and her brothers killed many Hivites in revenge.
• When Joshua led the Israelites to take over the land of Canaan, the Israelites were tricked into making a treaty with the Hivites instead of conquering them.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: Canaan, Hamor, Noah, Shechem)

Bible References:

• 2 Chronicles 08:7-8
• Exodus 03:7-8
• Genesis 34:02
• Joshua 09:1-2
• Judges 03:1-3

Word Data:

• Strong's: H2340