Bible Dictionary
Sukkiims
The Sukkiims were a tribe or people included in the army of Shishak when he invaded Judah. They are described as tent-dwellers or, in some ancient versions, cave-dwellers.
Definition
The Sukkiims were a tribe included in Shishak’s army when he marched against Jerusalem. They are described as dwellers in tents; ancient Greek and Latin versions understood the term as referring to cave-dwellers.
Biblical Usage
They appear in the biblical account of the invasion of Judah by Shishak and are identified as part of his army.
Historical Background
The proposed cave-dwelling location was in the hills along the Red Sea, according to the ancient versions.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dwellers in tents, (Vulg. and LXX., “troglodites;” i.e., cave-dwellers in the hills along the Red Sea). Shiskak’s army, with which he marched against Jerusalem, was composed partly of this tribe (2 Chr. 12:3).