Genesis 10:16
New International Version
Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,

New Living Translation
Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,

English Standard Version
and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Berean Standard Bible
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

King James Bible
And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,

New King James Version
the Jebusite, the Amorite, and the Girgashite;

New American Standard Bible
the Jebusite, the Amorite, the Girgashite,

NASB 1995
and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite

NASB 1977
and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite

Legacy Standard Bible
and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite

Amplified Bible
and the Jebusite and the Amorite and the Girgashite

Christian Standard Bible
as well as the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

American Standard Version
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,

English Revised Version
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
also the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Good News Translation
Canaan was also the ancestor of the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

International Standard Version
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Majority Standard Bible
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

NET Bible
the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,

New Heart English Bible
and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, and the Girgashites,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Jebusite, and the Emorite, and the Girgasite,

World English Bible
the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,

Young's Literal Translation
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, the Girgashite,

New American Bible
also of the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

New Revised Standard Version
and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Jebusite, the Amorite, the Girgasite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yebusites, and Amorites, and Gergusites,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hamites
15And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, 16 the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, 17the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—

Joshua 3:10
He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.

Judges 3:5
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

1 Kings 9:20-21
As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

2 Chronicles 8:7-8
As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

Ezra 9:1
After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites.

Nehemiah 9:8
You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.

Psalm 106:34-35
They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Ezekiel 16:3
and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.

Matthew 15:22
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”

Mark 7:26
Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Romans 9:25-26
As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,

Jebusite.

Judges 1:21
And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

2 Samuel 24:18
And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite.

Zechariah 9:7
And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.

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1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
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the Jebusites
The Jebusites were a Canaanite tribe mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They are most notably associated with the city of Jerusalem, which was originally called Jebus. The Jebusites are first mentioned in Genesis 10:16 as descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham. Their presence in Jerusalem is significant, as the city later becomes the political and spiritual center of Israel under King David, who conquers it from the Jebusites (2 Samuel 5:6-9). Archaeological evidence suggests that the Jebusites were well-established in the region, with fortified cities and a distinct culture. Theologically, the Jebusites represent the pagan nations that Israel was commanded to drive out of the Promised Land, symbolizing the spiritual battles believers face in overcoming sin and idolatry.

the Amorites
The Amorites were another prominent Canaanite group, often mentioned alongside other tribes in the context of the land that Israel was to inherit. They are described as a powerful and numerous people, occupying the hill country and regions east of the Jordan River. Historically, the Amorites were known for their influence in Mesopotamia and their establishment of city-states. In the Bible, they are frequently depicted as adversaries of Israel, with notable conflicts occurring during the conquest of Canaan (Joshua 10:5-10). The Amorites' presence in the land serves as a reminder of the challenges Israel faced in fulfilling God's promises. Spiritually, the Amorites can be seen as representing the worldly powers and influences that oppose God's people, echoing the ongoing struggle between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world.

the Girgashites
The Girgashites are one of the lesser-known Canaanite tribes mentioned in the Bible. They are listed among the nations that inhabited the land of Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites. While specific details about the Girgashites are sparse, they are included in the list of nations that God promised to drive out before Israel (Deuteronomy 7:1). The mention of the Girgashites, along with other Canaanite tribes, underscores the comprehensive nature of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. Theologically, the Girgashites, like other Canaanite tribes, symbolize the spiritual obstacles and opposition that believers must overcome in their journey of faith. Their inclusion in the biblical narrative highlights the completeness of God's victory over sin and the assurance of His promises to His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jebusites
A Canaanite tribe that inhabited Jerusalem before its conquest by King David. They are often mentioned in the context of the land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham.

2. Amorites
A significant and powerful group in the ancient Near East, often depicted as enemies of Israel. They were known for their fortified cities and were one of the peoples that Israel was commanded to drive out of the Promised Land.

3. Girgashites
One of the lesser-known Canaanite tribes. They are listed among the nations that occupied the land of Canaan before the Israelites took possession of it.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in History
The listing of these nations in Genesis 10:16 reminds us of God's overarching plan and sovereignty in history. He orchestrates the rise and fall of nations according to His purposes.

Call to Holiness
The presence of these nations in the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the call to holiness and separation from practices that are contrary to God's will. Believers today are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's character.

Trust in God's Promises
Just as God promised to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, He is faithful to fulfill His promises to us. We can trust in His word and His timing.

Spiritual Warfare
The physical battles against these nations symbolize the spiritual battles believers face today. We are called to stand firm in faith and rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual adversaries.Verse 16. - And the Jebusite. Settled at and around Jerusalem (Joshua 15:8; Judges 19:10, 11; 1 Chronicles 11:4, 5). And the Amorite. On both sides of the Jordan, though dwelling chiefly in the Judaean mountains (Genesis 14:7; Joshua 10:5), to which the name "mountaineer," from "Amor," elevation (Gesenius), is supposed to refer. And the Girgasite. The name only is preserved (Joshua 24:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Jebusites,
הַיְבוּסִי֙ (hay·ḇū·sî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2983: Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus

the Amorites,
הָ֣אֱמֹרִ֔י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe

the Girgashites,
הַגִּרְגָּשִֽׁי׃ (hag·gir·gā·šî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1622: Girgashite -- a native tribe of Canaan


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