Bible Dictionary
PERIZZITE
The Perizzites were an ancient people of Canaan whose name means villagers or country dwellers. They are frequently mentioned alongside the Canaanites and were among the peoples Israel encountered in the land.
Biblical Usage
The Perizzites appear in accounts concerning Shechem, Bezek, and possibly Gezer. They are included among the peoples encountered in the land and are sometimes used in expressions referring to villages or unwalled towns.