Bible Dictionary

Sered

People & Groups • Old Testament

Sered was the firstborn son of Zebulun and an ancestor of one of the families of Israel.

Definition

Sered was the firstborn son of Zebulun. His name means “fear,” and he is listed among the sons and families of Israel.

Sered appears in the genealogical lists of Jacob’s descendants and among the families of Zebulun.

He belongs to the patriarchal generation associated with Israel’s descent into Egypt.

Genesis 46:14 Numbers 26:26

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Fear, one of the sons of Zebulun (Gen. 46:14).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(fear), the first-born of Zebulun. (Genesis 46:14; Numbers 26:26) about 1700.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>se'-red (ceredh): Son of Zebulun (Ge 46:14; Nu 26:26).</p>