Pherezite
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pherezite in the Bible?
A Canaanite tribe identified in the deuterocanonical books of Judith (5:16) and 2 Esdras (1:21) as inhabitants of the Shechem area.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Pheresites clarifies the specific ethnic composition of the Shechem region, providing historical context for the interactions between Israelite settlers and local Canaanite populations described in biblical narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pherezite reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pherezite in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pherezite clarify?
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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
"Pherezite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pherezite/