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Benekedem

People & Groups • Old Testament
A general designation for peoples living east of Palestine. The expression occurs in descriptions of nomadic or eastern peoples.
Biblical Usage
The expression is used in descriptions of eastern peoples appearing in patriarchal, judicial, military, and wisdom contexts.
Scripture References
Genesis 29:1 Judges 6:3 Judges 6:33 Judges 7:12 Judges 8:10 Job 1:3