Anak

Anak (also Anak, Hebrew ענק or הענק, depending on the reference ) is a person from the Bible's Old Testament. The biblical tradition, according to which he lived about 3500 years ago in the area of Hebron. He was the father of Ahiman, and Talmai Sheshai (Num 13,22 EU) and the progenitor of the people of the Anakim; they were known as Giant and feared (Num 13:33 and Deut 1.28 EU 9.1 f EU). The invincible for a held were defeated under the leadership of Joshua, the Israelites (Josh. 11.21 to 22 EU).

It is possible that Goliath was a descendant of the Anakim. However, this assumption can not be proven. Today the word sons of Anak reminded of him, which is used for exceptionally large and strong man.

• Person in Tanach