Puhites
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Puhites in the Bible?
The Puthites are listed in Ezra 2:45 and Nehemiah 7:48 as a family or clan among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Judah in the sixth century BCE.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Puthites helps readers understand the specific genealogical records used to reestablish community identity and religious purity among the returned exiles in post-exilic Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Puhites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Puhites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Puhites clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:45Nehemiah 7:48
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
"Puhites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/puhites/