Bible Dictionary

Peruda

People & Groups • Old Testament

Peruda was the head of a family whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The family is also called Perida.

Definition

Peruda, also called Perida, was the head of a family whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.

Peruda appears in the list of families returning with the restored Jewish community.

The difference in spelling between Ezra and Nehemiah identifies the same family under the forms Peruda and Perida.

Ezra 2:55 Nehemiah 7:57

Easton's Bible Dictionary

One whose descendants returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:55); called also Perida (Neh. 7:57).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

The same as Perida. (Ezra 2:55)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>pe-roo'-da (perudha').</p><p>See PERIDA.</p>