Zorathites
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zorathites in the Bible?
The inhabitants of Zorah, a town in the tribal territory of Dan, who are identified in biblical genealogies as descendants of the tribe of Dan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Zorathites clarifies the specific tribal lineage of the Danites and their settlement patterns in the western hill country of Israel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zorathites reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zorathites in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zorathites 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
"Zorathites." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zorathites/