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TIZITE

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Tizite is a gentilic describing Joha, one of David’s warriors. The place or family from which the designation came is unknown.

Definition

Tizite is a gentilic or place-designation attached to the name Joha. Joha was one of David’s soldiers.

Biblical Usage

The designation occurs in the list of David’s warriors, identifying Joha as a Tizite.

Historical Background

The origin of the gentilic is unknown.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ti'-zit (ha-titsi; Codex Vaticanus ho Ieasei; Codex Alexandrinus ho Thosaei; Lucian Athosi): A gentilic attached to the name "Joha" (1Ch 11:45), one of the soldiers of David; the origin is totally unknown.</p>
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