The Amalekites were a nomadic Arab people, descendants of Amalek, grandson of Esau, brother of Jacob, who attacked the Israelites in 1491 BC when perpetual war was denounced against them. They were subdued by Saul about 1079 BC, by David in 1058 BC and 1056 BC and by the Simeonites about 715 BC. Research Amalekites
 
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