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What the Bible Says About Hittites

Overview

The Bible addresses hittites across 13 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Judges and Joshua. Closely related themes include Amorites, Abraham, Cave and Courts of Justice. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Abraham, Solomon, Ephron and Sarah.

Key Bible verses about hittites

Old Testament

People in the Bible and hittites

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying hittites for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 23:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Genesis, Judges and Joshua each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Abraham, Solomon and Ephron and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Amorites, Abraham, Cave and Courts of Justice.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about hittites?

The Bible addresses hittites across 13 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Judges and Joshua. Closely related themes include Amorites, Abraham, Cave and Courts of Justice. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Abraham, Solomon, Ephron and Sarah.

How many Bible verses are about hittites?

The Bible references hittites in 13 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention hittites?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 23:17: “And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure”

Which people in the Bible are associated with hittites?

Abraham, Solomon, Ephron, Sarah and Joshua.

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