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Amalek

People & Groups • Old Testament
Amalek was the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, born through Eliphaz’s concubine Timna. He became a chief of Edom and gave his name to the Amalekites.
Biblical Usage
Amalek appears in the Edomite genealogies as one of the chiefs of Edom and as a descendant of Esau through Eliphaz.
Scripture References
Genesis 36:12 1 Chronicles 1:36 Genesis 36:16