Hivite

[ hahy-vahyt ]

noun

1. a member of an ancient people inhabiting Canaan, conquered by the Israelites.

Example Sentences

All three of the parties concerned—Hivite, Amorite and Israelite—had moved with the utmost rapidity.

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In two passages, it is true, "Hivite" seems to be used with an ethnic meaning.

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The four cities of the Hivite league, which alone made a treaty with Israel, are shown by clasped hands, the token of peace.

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