Pharida
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pharida in the Bible?
Pharida is the clan name recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah for one of the families of the 'servants of Solomon' who returned from Babylonian captivity under Zerubbabel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Pharida clan provides concrete evidence of the diverse social strata and specific family networks that constituted the post-exilic community in Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pharida reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pharida in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pharida clarify?
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
"Pharida." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pharida/