JEBUSITES

Definition

A tribe that lived in that part of Canaan about Jebus. The Israelites were commanded to destroy them. David conquered their stronghold. The remnant of the tribe was heard of as late as the captivity.

References

Genesis 15:21, Exodus 3:8, Exodus 3:17, Exodus 13:5, Numbers 13:29, Deuteronomy 7:1, 2 Samuel 5:6, 2 Samuel 5:8, Joshua 3:10, Joshua 15:63, Judges 1:21, Judges 19:11, 1 Kings 9:20, 1 Chronicles 11:4, 1 Chronicles 11:6, 2 Chronicles 8:7, Ezra 9:1, Nehemiah 9:8