Nations in the Bible

Nations in the Bible include kingdoms, tribes, and ethnic peoples named in the KJV, from Israel’s neighbors in the Torah to groups mentioned in the Gospels and Acts. This list currently contains 331 nation and people-group names, with verse counts and descriptions. It is meant as a reference for readers studying Israel’s history, the table of nations, and the peoples of the New Testament world.

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Aaronites Nation 2 verses
The descendants of Aaron, who served as priests in Israel, mentioned in the Chronicles.
Abez Nation 1 verses
A town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the book of Joshua.
Abiezrites Nation 2 verses
The descendants of Abiezer, a family within the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in Judges.
Adullamite Nation 3 verses
A resident of Adullam, an ancient city in Judah, mentioned in the story of Judah and Tamar.
Agagite Nation 5 verses
A descendant of Agag, the Amalekite king, most notably associated with Haman in the book of Esther.
Agar Nation 2 verses
The Greek form of Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, mentioned in Galatians.
Ahiramites Nation 1 verses
The descendants of Ahiram, one of the families of the tribe of Benjamin.
Ahohite Nation 5 verses
A descendant of Ahoah, a family name among David's mighty men, mentioned in Samuel and Chronicles.
Alexandrians Nation 1 verses
Residents of Alexandria, a major city in Egypt, mentioned in Acts in connection with disputes in the early…
Amalekites Nation 23 verses
A nomadic tribe descended from Esau, frequent enemies of Israel, mentioned throughout the Old Testament.
Ammonites Nation 22 verses
Descendants of Lot, long-time enemies of Israel, mentioned in Deuteronomy, Samuel, and Kings.
Ammonitess Nation 4 verses
A woman of Ammon; Naamah the Ammonitess was mother of Rehoboam, and another Ammonitess is named among those…
Amorite Nation 14 verses
A descendant of Canaan; Mamre the Amorite was Abram's ally, and Sihon king of the Amorites was defeated…
Amorites Nation 72 verses
An ancient people who lived in Canaan before the Israelite conquest, frequently mentioned in the Old Testament.
Amramites Nation 2 verses
The descendants of Amram, the father of Moses and Aaron, mentioned in Numbers and Chronicles.
Anakims Nation 9 verses
A race of giants in the land of Canaan, descendants of Anak, mentioned in Deuteronomy and Joshua.
Anethothite Nation 1 verses
A resident of Anathoth, a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in Samuel.
Anetothite Nation 1 verses
Likely a variant spelling of Anethothite, referring to a resident of Anathoth.
Antothite Nation 2 verses
Another variant spelling referring to a resident of Anathoth.
Apharsachites Nation 2 verses
A group of people mentioned in Ezra, likely one of the foreign peoples settled in Samaria.
Apharsathchites Nation 1 verses
Another group of people mentioned in Ezra, also associated with Samaria.
Apharsites Nation 1 verses
Yet another group listed in Ezra as inhabitants of Samaria during the time of the Persian empire.
Arab Nation 1 verses
A tribe or location mentioned in biblical context.
Arabians Nation 6 verses
The people of Arabia who brought tribute to Jehoshaphat and later raided Judah in the days of Jehoram.
Aramitess Nation 1 verses
An Aramean (Syrian) woman; the concubine of Manasseh who bore Machir, listed in the genealogy of Manasseh.
Arbathite Nation 2 verses
A place in the territory of one of the Israelite tribes.
Arbite Nation 1 verses
A significant city or region in biblical history.
Archevites Nation 1 verses
A location associated with prophetic visions or events.
Archite Nation 5 verses
A station during the Israelites' wilderness journey.
Ardites Nation 1 verses
A person or family listed among those who returned from exile.
Arelites Nation 1 verses
A border or boundary described in the context of Israel's land.
Areopagite Nation 1 verses
A place mentioned in a prophecy or historical narrative.
Arkite Nation 2 verses
A town in the territory of one of the tribes of Israel.
Arodites Nation 1 verses
A region or city associated with a key biblical figure.
Aroerite Nation 1 verses
A location linked with the exodus or conquest narratives.
Arvadite Nation 2 verses
A place mentioned in the context of the division of the land.
Ashbelites Nation 1 verses
A city or region involved in a significant biblical event.
Ashdodites Nation 1 verses
A location in the wilderness journey of the Israelites.
Ashdothites Nation 1 verses
A person or place mentioned in the genealogies or lists.
Asherites Nation 1 verses
A location described in the context of Israel's geography.