Canaanites

The Canaanites are noted as inhabitants of the land in Abram's time and are included among the peoples within the covenant land promise.

Meaning
Occupation
First mention
Genesis 12:6

Scripture references

  • Genesis 12:6

    Abram passed through the country as far as the holy place at Shechem, the Oak of Moreh. The Canaanites were in the country at the time.

  • Genesis 13:7

    Dispute broke out between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and those of Lot. (The Canaanites and Perizzites were living in the country at the time.)

  • Genesis 15:21

    the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites, and the Jebusites.'