[Faith-Talk] Who were the Amelekites?

[John J. Boyer]

What do Biblical scholars have to say about the Amelekites? As far as I can guess, they were hereditary enemies of 
israil. Sometimes they seem to be real and sometimes they are used as a metaphor. Surprisingly, Wikipedia does not have 
a page on Amelekites or Amelek.

Thanks,
John

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