Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hammath was a Kenite clan, listed among the descendants of Salma, the father (ie founder) of Bethlehem.
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Also known as Hemath
Hammath is mentioned in 1Ch.2.55 as one of the Kenite clans descended from Salma, the father (ie founder) of Bethlehem. The Kenites were a nomadic tribe closely associated with the Israelites, particularly during the time of Moses and the Exodus. Some Kenites, such as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law), played important roles in Israel's history. The mention of Hammath in the genealogy of Judah suggests that this Kenite clan had integrated with the tribe of Judah and settled in or near Bethlehem.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2575
and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
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