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Real Peoples, Real Places
Commentators identify the Hivites, Arkites, and Sinites as specific tribes descended from Canaan. They were located in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. For example, the Arkites are linked to the ancient city of Arke, and the Hivites to the area around Mount Hermon. This list demonstrates the Bible's connection to real-world history and geography.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:6–20
18th Century
Theologian
6. מצרים mı̂tsrayı̂m — “Mitsraim.” מצר mētser — “straitness, limit, pressure.” מצור mātsôr — …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:15–18
19th Century
Bishop
Canaan. —The meaning of this name is uncertain, as it is most probably a Hamitic word. If derived from a Semitic root, it may mean…
John Gill
On Genesis 10:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the Hivite
These dwelt in Hermon, a part of Mount Lebanon from Mount Baal Hermon unto the entering in of Hamath,…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:15–32
17th Century
Minister
The descendants of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly situated; yet Canaan was under a divine curse, and not a curse without cause. Those w…