Topical Encyclopedia
Biblical Reference:Sarid is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. It is identified as a landmark on the boundary of the tribe of Zebulun.
Scriptural Citation:In
Joshua 19:10-12 , the allotment for the tribe of Zebulun is described: "The third lot came out for the children of Zebulun according to their families, and the border of their inheritance was as far as Sarid. Their border went up westward, even to Maralah, and reached to Dabbesheth, and reached to the brook that is before Jokneam."
Geographical Context:Sarid is noted as a boundary marker in the delineation of the tribal territories of Israel. The precise location of Sarid is not definitively known today, but it is generally considered to be in the region of Lower Galilee. The description in Joshua suggests it was situated near other notable locations such as Maralah and Dabbesheth, contributing to the understanding of the territorial extent of Zebulun.
Historical and Cultural Significance:The mention of Sarid in the context of tribal boundaries highlights the importance of land division among the tribes of Israel, as each tribe received a specific inheritance in the Promised Land. This division was not only a fulfillment of God's promise to the descendants of Abraham but also a practical necessity for the organization and governance of the Israelite nation.
Theological Implications:The allocation of land, including the mention of Sarid, underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. It also reflects the orderly and purposeful nature of God's plans for His people. The detailed description of boundaries serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and stewardship in the context of divine provision.
Archaeological Insights:While Sarid itself has not been conclusively identified in modern archaeology, the study of ancient boundary markers and settlements in the region provides valuable insights into the historical context of the biblical narrative. Archaeological findings in the broader area of Lower Galilee continue to shed light on the settlement patterns and cultural practices of the ancient Israelites.
Related Entries:· Zebulun: One of the twelve tribes of Israel, whose inheritance included the area around Sarid.
· Joshua: The leader of Israel who oversaw the distribution of the Promised Land among the tribes.
· Tribal Boundaries: The divisions of land among the tribes of Israel as described in the Book of Joshua.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Saridremaining; hand of a prince
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Sarid(survivor), a chief landmark of the territory of Zebulun. (Joshua 19:10,12) All that can be gathered of its position is that it lay to the west of Chislothtabor.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SARIDsa'-rid (saridh; Codex Vaticanus Esedekgola, Seddouk; Codex Alexandrinus Sarthid, Sarid): A place on the southern border of Zebulun to the West of Chisloth-tabor (Joshua 19:10, 12). It is mentioned but not identified in Eusebius, Onomasticon. Probably we should read "Sadid," and in that case may with Conder locate it at Tell Shaddu, an artificial mound with some modern ruins and good springs, which stands on the plain, about 5 miles West of Iksal.
Strong's Hebrew
8301a.Sarid -- a city on the border of Zebulun... 8301, 8301a.
Sarid. 8301b . a city on the border of Zebulun. Transliteration:
Sarid Short Definition:
Sarid. Word Origin from sarad
...8300.sarid -- a survivor
... 8299, 8300.sarid. 8301 . a survivor. Transliteration:sarid Phonetic Spelling:
(saw-reed') Short Definition: survivor.... 8299, 8300.sarid. 8301 ....
8301. Sariyd -- a city on the border of Zebulun
... 8300, 8301. Sariyd. 8301a . a city on the border of Zebulun. Transliteration:
Sariyd Phonetic Spelling: (suw-reed') Short Definition:Sarid.Sarid...
Library
The Annunciation of Jesus the Messiah, and the Birth of his...
... This is Nazareth, probably the ancientSarid (or En-Sarid), which, in the time
of Joshua, marked the northern boundary of Zebulun. [675] [676]....
Thesaurus
Sarid (2 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SARID. sa'-rid (saridh; Codex
... of Iksal.
Multi-Version Concordance
Sarid (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19
...Sargon (1 Occurrence)
Limit (115 Occurrences)
... (BBE WBS). Joshua 19:10 And the third heritage came out for Zebulun by their families;
the limit of their heritage was as far asSarid; (BBE)....
Boundary (83 Occurrences)
... The border of their inheritance was toSarid. (See NIV).... Joshua 19:12 It turned from
Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor....
Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Joshua 19:10 And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according
to their families; and the border of their inheritance was untoSarid....
Kisloth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kisloth (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:12 It turned fromSarid
eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor....
Japhi'a (5 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:12 And it turned fromSarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border
of Chisloth-tabor; and it went out to Dobrath, and went up to Japhia....
Japhia (5 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:12 It turned fromSarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of
Chisloth Tabor. It went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia....
Daberath (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Daberath (3 Occurrences). Joshua 19:12 It turned from
Sarid eastward toward the sunrise to the border of Chisloth Tabor....
Dobrath (3 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:12 and it turned fromSarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border
of Chisloth-tabor; and it went out to Daberath, and went up to Japhia; (See...
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