Bible Dictionary
Heth
Heth was a son of Canaan and the ancestor of the Hittites. His descendants lived near Hebron and are called the sons of Heth in the account of Abraham’s purchase of Machpelah.
Definition
Heth was a son of Canaan and the ancestor of the Hittites. His descendants were known as the sons of Heth and lived in the vicinity of Hebron.
Biblical Usage
The sons of Heth appear in the account of Abraham’s purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah. Heth is also included in the genealogical tables tracing the descendants of Canaan.
Historical Background
The Hittites are described in the supplied material as a Hamitic race. The name Heth is associated with “terror” or “dread.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dread, a descendant of Canaan, and the ancestor of the Hittites (Gen. 10:18; Deut. 7:1), who dwelt in the vicinity of Hebron (Gen. 23:3, 7). The Hittites were a Hamitic race. They are called “the sons of Heth” (Gen. 23:3, 5, 7, 10, 16, 18, 20).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(terror), the forefather of the nation of the Hittites. In the genealogical tables of (Genesis 10:15) and 1Chr 1:13 Heth is a son of Canaan. (Genesis 24:3,4; 28:1,2)