Meaning
Anak is a personal name associated with the Anakim, a people of unusually great stature who lived in Canaan.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Anak is associated with the people called the Anakim. The Bible identifies Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai as the children of Anak.
The Anakim were associated especially with the hill country of Canaan and were described as people of great stature. Their presence caused fear among the Israelite spies.
Joshua later records that the Anakim were driven from the hill country, although some remained in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.
Key References
- Numbers 13:22
- Numbers 13:28
- Numbers 13:33
- Deuteronomy 9:2
- Joshua 11:21-22
- Joshua 14:12-15
- Joshua 15:13-14
- Judges 1:20
Related Terms
- Anakim
- Giant
- Canaanite