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Ben-ammi

People & Groups • Old Testament
Ben-ammi was the son of Lot’s younger daughter and the traditional ancestor of the Ammonites. His name means “son of my people” or “son of my kindred.”
Biblical Usage
Ben-ammi’s birth provides the biblical account of the origin of the Ammonites and their common ancestry with Moab through Lot.
Scripture References
Genesis 19:38