Phacareth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Phacareth is a settlement identified in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community found in 1 Esdras.
What is the meaning of Phacareth in the Bible?
Phacareth is a location mentioned in 1 Esdras 5:34, corresponding to Pochereth-hazzebaim in Ezra 2:57.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Phacareth clarifies the specific residential distribution of the returning exiles, providing geographic context to the social structure of the early Jewish community in Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Phacareth held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Phacareth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Phacareth clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:57
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
"Phacareth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/phacareth/