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Jebus, Jebusite

Facts:

The Jebusites were a people group living in the land of Canaan. They were descended from Ham’s son Canaan.

• The Jebusites lived in the city of Jebus, and its name was later changed to Jerusalem when King David conquered it.
• Melchizedek, the king of Salem, was probably of Jebusite origin.

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(See also: Canaan, Ham, Jerusalem, Melchizedek)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 1:14
• 1 Kings 9:20-21
• Exodus 3:7-8
• Genesis 10:16
• Joshua 3:9-11
• Judges 1:20-21

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H2982, H2983