Son of Lot and his second daughter, living during the time of the patriarchs, and considered the ancestor of the Ammonites, mentioned in Genesis 19:38.
About Ben-ammi
The son of Lot and his younger daughter. A similar incestuous relationship between Lot and his older daughter produced a son named Moab. The two sons are both considered the ancestors of the Ammonite and Moabite peoples (Genesis 19:38).
Although Lot could have shared in the promise made to Abraham (Genesis 11:31; 12:1–4), he chose to go his own way (13:2–12) and failed to trust the Lord (19:15–23). However, because of his relationship with Abraham, the Israelites treated Lot’s descendants with respect, despite the Ammonites and Moabites sometimes being strong enemies of Israel (2 Chronicles 20:1–12).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Lot, Daughter2 of Lot
- Half-sibling
- Moab
- Aunts 3
- Milcah, Iscah, Daughter1 of Lot
- Cousins 9
- Uz (Genesis 22:21), Buz, Kemuel, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, Bethuel, Moab
Key References
The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today.
All Scripture References (1)
Genesis (1)
The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today.