Tizite
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tizite in the Bible?
A gentilic attached to the name 'Joha' (1Ch 11:45), one of the soldiers of David; the origin is totally unknown.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of a warrior from Gath, a Philistine city, among David's elite troops illustrates the integration of diverse ethnic groups into the core leadership of the United Monarchy.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tizite reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tizite in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tizite 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
"Tizite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tizite/