Bible Dictionary
Sidonians
The Sidonians were the inhabitants of Sidon, or Zidon, the Phoenician coastal city. They are mentioned in both Old Testament and later biblical history.
Definition
The Sidonians were the inhabitants or natives of Sidon, also called Zidon. The term designates the people associated with that Phoenician city.
Biblical Usage
Sidonians are mentioned in passages describing neighboring peoples and their presence in the land, including references during the periods of Israel’s settlement and monarchy.
Historical Background
The name is the Greek form corresponding to the Old Testament designation Zidonians.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the Greek form of the word Zidonians, usually so exhibited in the Authorized Version of the Old Testament. It occurs (3:9; Joshua 13:4,6; Judges 3:3; 1 Kings 5:6) [Zidon, Or Sidon]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>si-do'-ni-anz: Natives or inhabitants of Sidon (De 3:9; Jos 13:4,6; Jud 3:3; 1Ki 5:6).</p>