Dehaites
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Dehaites in the Bible?
The Dehaites are listed in Ezra 4:9 alongside Elamites and others as inhabitants of Samaria under the authority of the Assyrian king Esarhaddon (referred to as Osnappar in the text). Their specific ethnic origin remains unidentified in extra-biblical records.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Dehaites helps clarify the complex ethnic composition of Samaria described in Ezra, illustrating the Assyrian policy of population displacement and the resulting cultural diversity that influenced the region's religious and social dynamics.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Dehaites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dehaites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dehaites clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 4:9
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Dehaites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dehaites/