Bible Dictionary
Perida
Perida, also called Peruda, was the head of a family of Solomon’s servants who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
Definition
Perida, also called Peruda, was the head of a family of Solomon’s servants whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
Biblical Usage
Perida is listed among the families returning with the restored community.
Historical Background
The different spellings in Nehemiah and Ezra refer to the same family; the name also appears as Pharida in 1 Esdras.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Kernel, Neh. 7:57. (See PERUDA.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(grain, kernel), The children of Perida returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. (Nehemiah 7:57) (B.C. before 536.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pe-ri'-da (peridha' "recluse"): A family of "Solomon's servants" (Ne 7:57). In Ezr 2:55, a difference in the Hebrew spelling gives "Peruda" for the same person, who is also the "Pharida" of 1 Esdras 5:33.</p>