An ancient people dwelling in Moab before the Moabites dispossessed them, known to Israel as giants who inspired fear. The name itself derives from a root meaning 'terror' or 'dread,' reflecting either their reputation or the fear they evoked. Genesis and Deuteronomy classify them alongside the Anakim—both groups remembered as formidable in stature. Like other pre-conquest inhabitants, they represent the powerful nations God displaced to make room for his chosen peoples, demonstrating that no human strength can withstand divine purpose.