Ben-Ammi

The son of Lot and his younger daughter. A similar incestuous relationship between Lot and his older daughter produced a son named Moab. The two sons are both considered the ancestors of the Ammonite and Moabite peoples (Genesis 19:38).

Although Lot could have shared in the promise made to Abraham (Genesis 11:31; 12:1–4), he chose to go his own way (13:2–12) and failed to trust the Lord (19:15–23). However, because of his relationship with Abraham, the Israelites treated Lot’s descendants with respect, despite the Ammonites and Moabites sometimes being strong enemies of Israel (2 Chronicles 20:1–12).

See also Ammon, Ammonites.