Arkite
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Arkite in the Bible?
The Arkites were a clan descended from Canaan, traditionally associated with the ancient city of Arka located in modern-day Lebanon or southern Syria. They are listed among the sons of Canaan in Genesis 10:17 and 1 Chronicles 1:15, indicating their status as one of the distinct lineages within the broader Canaanite population.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Arkites helps readers understand the specific tribal structure and geographic distribution of Canaanite groups described in the Table of Nations, providing context for the ancestral origins of the peoples inhabiting the Levant during the Bronze Age.
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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.