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Arkites

Hebrew: “Arqiy”

The name “Arkite” is found only twice in the Bible, see: Genesis 10:17 and 1 Chronicles 1:15.

This is the name of certain descendants from the Phoenicians or Sidonians, the inhabitants of Arka (Erek), 12 miles north of Tripoli, opposite the northern end of Lebanon.

Article Version: August 16, 2025