Amalekites

The Amalekites were a people or nation in the Bible.

After the Amalekites attacked the Israelites, the LORD commanded Moses to kill everyone of them (including women, children and infants). Many liberal Bible scholars claim that the Israelites thought this to be a just act or attempt to dilute the truth of God's will. But Biblical literalistism proves that if the LORD commands his people (in this case the Israelites) it is always justified, because God created morality, therefore whatever he says is always moral. Even if it seems cruel, unnecessary or evil in Man's eyes. However it remains controversial due to its genocidal nature.

Atheists and other secularists typical use a cheap emotional appeal when discussing God's wrath in the Bible. E.g "do you think the babies and young children deserved to be murdered?".

Origin

Like other tribes such as the Edomites, the Amalekites were named after a man, Amalek, from whom they were believed to be descended. However, they are more likely associated with the Ammonites and Canaanites. Their name is sometimes translated as "people of the valleys," but some biblical scholars do not agree with this translation.