Genesis 10:17
New International Version
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,

New Living Translation
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,

English Standard Version
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

Berean Standard Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

King James Bible
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

New King James Version
the Hivite, the Arkite, and the Sinite;

New American Standard Bible
the Hivite, the Arkite, the Sinite,

NASB 1995
and the Hivite and the Arkite and the Sinite

NASB 1977
and the Hivite and the Arkite and the Sinite

Legacy Standard Bible
and the Hivite and the Arkite and the Sinite

Amplified Bible
and the Hivite and the Arkite and the Sinite

Christian Standard Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

American Standard Version
and the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

English Revised Version
and the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

Good News Translation
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

International Standard Version
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

Majority Standard Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

NET Bible
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,

New Heart English Bible
and the Hivites, and the Arkites, and the Sinites,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

World English Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

Young's Literal Translation
and the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Hevite and the Aracite: the Sinite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the Hivite, and the Arkite: the Sinite,

New American Bible
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

New Revised Standard Version
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Havite, the Arkite, the Sinite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Kharites, and Arqites, and Sinites,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Evite, and the Arukite, and the Asennite,

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Context
The Hamites
16the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, 17 the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, 18the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:15
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,

Joshua 13:3
from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites;

Ezekiel 27:8-11
The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains. / The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise. / Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor. ...

Zechariah 9:6-7
A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

Isaiah 23:1-18
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

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.

Amos 1:9-10
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Obadiah 1:20
And the exiles of this host of the Israelites will possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath; and the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will possess the cities of the Negev.

Deuteronomy 2:23
And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)

Judges 3:3
the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.

1 Samuel 6:4
“What guilt offering should we send back to Him?” asked the Philistines. “Five gold tumors and five gold rats,” they said, “according to the number of rulers of the Philistines, since the same plague has struck both you and your rulers.

2 Samuel 8:18
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.

2 Kings 18:34
Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand?

Nehemiah 13:23-24
In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

Hivite.

Genesis 34:2
And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.

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the Hivites
The Hivites were one of the Canaanite tribes mentioned in the Table of Nations. They are often associated with the central hill country of Canaan, particularly around Shechem and Gibeon. In biblical context, the Hivites are noted for their deceptive treaty with Joshua (Joshua 9), where they pretended to be from a distant land to secure peace with the Israelites. This incident highlights themes of discernment and the consequences of failing to seek divine guidance. The Hivites' presence in the land also serves as a reminder of the incomplete conquest of Canaan, as God had commanded the Israelites to drive out all the inhabitants (Deuteronomy 7:1-2).

the Arkites
The Arkites were inhabitants of Arka, a city located in the northern part of ancient Canaan, near the modern-day city of Tripoli in Lebanon. This region was known for its strategic location and fertile land. The Arkites, like other Canaanite tribes, were eventually subdued by the Israelites under King David's reign, as recorded in 2 Samuel 8:6. The mention of the Arkites in Genesis 10:17 underscores the diversity of the Canaanite peoples and the extent of the land that God promised to the descendants of Abraham. It also reflects the historical reality of various city-states and tribes that existed in the ancient Near East.

the Sinites
The Sinites are one of the lesser-known Canaanite tribes, and their exact location is not definitively identified in historical records. Some scholars suggest a possible connection to the region of Sin, which may have been located in the northern part of Canaan or even extending into parts of what is now Syria. The inclusion of the Sinites in the Table of Nations illustrates the broad and diverse nature of the peoples inhabiting the land of Canaan. This diversity is significant in understanding the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land. The presence of the Sinites and other tribes also foreshadows the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the surrounding nations, a theme that recurs throughout the Old Testament narrative.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hivites
A Canaanite tribe mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They were inhabitants of the land of Canaan before the arrival of the Israelites. The Hivites are often associated with the regions around Shechem and Gibeon.

2. Arkites
A lesser-known Canaanite group, the Arkites are believed to have lived in the region of Arka, a city in Lebanon. This city is mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts and is associated with the northern part of Canaan.

3. Sinites
Another Canaanite tribe, the Sinites are thought to have lived in the northern part of Canaan. The exact location and details about the Sinites are not well-documented, but they are part of the broader Canaanite family.
Teaching Points
Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the Israelites had to navigate their relationships with the Canaanite tribes, Christians today must understand their spiritual heritage and the influences that shape their faith journey.

The Importance of Obedience
The interactions with the Hivites and other tribes serve as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when faced with external pressures and temptations.

Cultural Engagement
The presence of diverse tribes in Canaan reflects the complexity of cultural engagement. Christians are called to engage with the world around them while maintaining their distinct identity in Christ.

God's Sovereignty in History
The listing of these tribes in Genesis 10 reminds us of God's sovereignty over nations and history. Despite human plans and conflicts, God's purposes prevail.Verse 17. - And the Hivite. "Villagers" (Gesenius); "settlers in cities" (Ewald); their localities are mentioned in Genesis 34:2; Joshua 9:1, 7; Joshua 11:3; Judges 6:3. And the Arkite. Inhabitants of Arka, a city of Phoenicia (Josephus): afterwards called Caesarea Libani; its ruins still exist at Tel Arka, at the foot of Lebanon. And the Sinite. The inhabitants of Sin. Near Arkf are a fortress named Senna, ruins called Sin, and a village designated Syn.

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Hebrew
the Hivites,
הַֽחִוִּ֥י (ha·ḥiw·wî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2340: Hivite -- a Chivvite

the Arkites,
הַֽעַרְקִ֖י (ha·‘ar·qî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6208: Arkite -- descendant of Canaan, inhabitants of the city of Arka

the Sinites,
הַסִּינִֽי׃ (has·sî·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5513: Sinite -- a Sinite


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