Ben-ammi

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Ben-ammi , in the Bible, son of Lot by his younger daughter; eponym of the Ammonites.

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	Ben-ammi Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ben-ammi , in the Bible, son of Lot by his younger daughter; eponym of the Ammonites.
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