Pheresites
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pheresites in the Bible?
The Pherezites were a tribe mentioned in 1 Esdras 8:69 and 2 Esdras 1:21, identified as Perizzites.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Pherezites clarifies the ethnic composition of the post-exilic community returning from Babylon, illustrating the complex intermingling of Israelite and indigenous Canaanite groups during the Second Temple period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pheresites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pheresites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pheresites 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
"Pheresites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pheresites/