Amalek was a nation described as a staunch enemy of the Israelites. The name “Amalek” refers to the nation’s founder, a grandson of Esau; his descendants, the Amalekites; and the territories of Amalek, which they inhabited. The Amalekites inhabited the Negev. They lived a nomadic lifestyle along the fringes of southern Canaan’s agricultural zone. Contrary to common claims, there is no evidence Palestinians descended from the Amalekites.
Synonyms:
Amalekite, Amalek