Ammonite
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Ammonite in the Bible?
The Ammonites were an Iron Age people who inhabited the Transjordanian plateau east of the Dead Sea. They established a sovereign kingdom centered around their capital city, Rabbah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Their complex political and military relationship with the Kingdom of Israel provides critical context for the geopolitical tensions described in the Hebrew Bible.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ammonite reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ammonite in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ammonite clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ammonite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ammonite/