What does the Bible say about canaanites?

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The Bible presents the Canaanites as peoples descended from Canaan who inhabited the land God promised to Abraham and later gave to Israel, displaying both God’s righteous judgment and His covenant faithfulness. Genesis 10:15-19 and 1 Chronicles 1:13-16 trace their origins and territory, while Genesis 12:6 notes their early presence in the land. God defined the promised land’s extent in Genesis 15:18, Exodus 23:31, Numbers 34:2-12, and Joshua 1:4. Deuteronomy 7:1 identifies several Canaanite nations Israel would encounter. Their judgment was not ethnic prejudice but God’s holy response to persistent wickedness, while Israel’s inheritance rested on God’s grace and promise.