Strong’s H5985

עַמּוֹנִית

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Ammowniyth

Pronunciation

am-mo-neeth'

Definition

Ammonitess

Meaning

an Ammonitess

Usage

The term "Ammonith" refers to a female member of the Ammonite people, a group often in conflict with the Israelites. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and were considered relatives of the Israelites, yet they frequently opposed Israel throughout biblical history.

Bible references

1 Kings 14:21;1 Kings 14:31;2 Chronicles 12:13;2 Chronicles 24:26