Bible Dictionary
Anamim
The Anamim were a people descended from Mizraim, or Egypt, listed among the nations descended from Noah’s family. They are mentioned only in genealogical passages.
Definition
The Anamim were an Egyptian people or tribe descended from Mizraim. They appear in the genealogical lists that trace various nations and peoples from Noah’s family.
Biblical Usage
The Anamim are mentioned only in genealogical passages that list the descendants of Mizraim and the nations associated with them.
Historical Background
The Anamim appear in the biblical Table of Nations and in its corresponding genealogy in Chronicles.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The name of an Egyptian tribe descended from Mizraim (Gen. 10:13; 1 Chr. 1:11).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a Mizraite people or tribe. (Genesis 10:13; 1 Chronicles 1:11)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>an'-a-mim (`anamim): Descendants of Mizraim (Ge 10:13; 1Ch 1:11). See TABLE OF NATIONS.</p>