10:17 Hivites. The Hivites lived in Lebanon and Syria (Josh. 11:3; Judg. 3:3), as well as in the area of Shechem and Gibeon (Gen. 34:2; Josh. 9:1, 7).

Arkites. Inhabitants of Arqat, identified as the modern Tell Arqa, located twelve miles northeast of Tripoli.

Sinites. Inhabitants of a Phoenician coastal town near Arqa.