Amalek
Edomite originAmalek is a son of Eliphaz and Timna, descended from Esau; his line gives rise to the Amalekites in Genesis 36.
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- Occupation
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- First mention
- Genesis 36:12
Family
Parents
Eliphaz
Eliphaz is Esau's firstborn son, born to Adah (Basemath daughter of Elon) in Can…
Timna
Timna is sister of Lotan the Horite and concubine of Eliphaz; she bears Amalek t…
Siblings
Teman
Biblical figure · Scripture
Omar
Biblical figure · Scripture
Zepho
Biblical figure · Scripture
Gatam
Biblical figure · Scripture
Kenaz
Biblical figure · Scripture
Scripture references
- Genesis 36:12
Eliphaz son of Esau had Timna for concubine and she bore him Amalek.
- Genesis 36:16
Gatam and Amalek. These are the chieftains of Eliphaz in Edom and are descended from Adah.