Bible Dictionary
Hivites
The Hivites were one of the peoples living in Canaan before and during Israel’s conquest. They inhabited areas from Mount Hermon and Lebanon to Gibeon, and a remnant remained under Solomon.
Biblical Usage
Hamor, a Hivite, is called prince of the land when Jacob returned to Canaan. The Hivites appear during the conquest and are named among the peoples inhabiting the northern confines of western Palestine. A remnant remained in Solomon’s time.
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