Definition: The phrase "alfric" in the Old Testament language refers to a people or group, usually from the Babylonian kingdom and often referred to as the "Hittites." This term comes from the Aramaic words "alfrak," meaning "people," and "kriti," which means "the sons of Heth." The Hebrew word for "alfric" is "Yahwechim," which has several different meanings. In Jewish tradition, it refers to a nation that was in the region of Judah (modern-day Israel) during the Babylonian exile period and the descendants of this people who were later led by King Solomon. The term "Yahwechim" is significant because it's the only name given to the people of Judah under King David. The Hebrew word for "people" was YHWH, which refers to God as He is known in the Old Testament (Exodus 17:8-9, Leviticus 25:10). This phrase indicates a group or nation that was considered holy and protected by the divine protection, but whose names were not recognized as "people" by the Babylonian king.

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