Question 67: What is known of the Hittites?

Answer:

They were descendants of Canaan's son Heth. One of the seven Canaan nations, they dwelt in Hebron and were governed by kings (Deuteronomy 7:1; Genesis 23:2, 3, 19; 1 Kings 10:29). Their land was promised to Israel and it was commanded to destroy them; but Israel did not destroy them entirely (Deuteronomy 7:1, 2, 24; Joshua 14:13; Judges 3:5). Among their prominent personages were Ephron, Ahimelech and Uriah (Genesis 49:30; 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 11:6, 21). Esau, Solomon and many other Israelites intermarried with the Hittites. They were a warlike people and made many conquests.