Mamre
Mamre was an Amorite and an ally of Abraham.
The name Mamre means “rebellious; bitter; set with trees”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Genesis 14:13; only referred to as Mamre (מַמְרֵא); a brother of Eshcol and Aner.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- מַמְרֵאMamre
Mentions
- Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.