Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
the Sixth Week after Easter
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
Bible Dictionaries
Zidonians, Sidonians
Morrish Bible Dictionary
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
The inhabitants of Zidon and its neighbourhood. At times the term was applied to the Phoenicians generally. They were renowned for cutting timber and as being fishermen and seamen. Deuteronomy 3:9; Joshua 13:4,6; Judges 3:3; Judges 10:12; Judges 18:7; 1 Kings 5:6; 1 Kings 11:1,5,33; 1 Kings 16:31; 2 Kings 23:13; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Ezekiel 32:30 . The Zidonians were idolators: Baal and Ashtoreth were their gods. This is mentioned on the sarcophagus of Ashmanezer, apparently one of their kings.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Zidonians, Sidonians'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/z/zidonians--sidonians.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Zidonians, Sidonians'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/z/zidonians--sidonians.html. 1897.
