Bible Dictionary
Sinite
A Sinite was a member of a Canaanite tribe descended from Canaan and associated with the region near Arka in northern Lebanon.
Definition
A Sinite was a member or inhabitant of a Canaanite tribe descended from Canaan. The Sinites were associated with Sin near Arka in the northern Lebanon district.
Biblical Usage
The Sinite is listed among the descendants or tribes of Canaan in the genealogical records.
Historical Background
The tribe’s position is sought in the northern part of the Lebanon region, near Arka.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An inhabitant of Sin, near Arka (Gen. 10:17; 1 Chr. 1:15). (See ARKITE.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a tribe of Canaanites, (Genesis 10:17; 1 Chronicles 1:15) whose position is to be sought for in the northern part of the Lebanon district.