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Ammon

People & Groups • Old Testament
Ammon was another name for the descendants of Ben-ammi, the son of Lot. The Ammonites lived east of the Jordan, were often hostile to Israel, and worshiped Molech or Milcom.
Biblical Usage
Ammon and the Ammonites are frequently mentioned as enemies or neighbors of Israel. They were governed by kings and princes, made incursions into Israelite territory, and were condemned for hostility and idolatry. Their national worship centered on Molech or Milcom.
Scripture References
Genesis 19:38 Psalms 83:7 Psalms 83:8 Judges 10:6 2 Chronicles 20:1 Zephaniah 2:8 Numbers 21:24 Numbers 2:37 Numbers 3:16 1 Samuel 11:2 Amos 1:13 Jeremiah 41:6 Jeremiah 41:7 Judges 17:11 Judges 17:12 Judges 11:12 1 Samuel 12:12 2 Samuel 10:1 Jeremiah 40:14 2 Samuel 10:3 1 Chronicles 19:3