Dive into the rich past where faith was forged. Uncover the setting that shaped a nation's destiny. This article covers the entire Book of Exodus.
Historical and Cultural Background (Exodus 1:1-40:38)
THE AMORITES: Canaanite Tribe Descended from the Original Amorite, the Sons of Canaan
Amorites. Semitic people found throughout the Fertile Crescent of the Near East at the beginning of the second millennium BC. Amorites are first mentioned in the Bible as descendants of Canaan in a list of ancient peoples (Gen 10:16; cf. 1 Chr 1:13–16).
