Zidon; Zidonians
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zidon is the Hebrew transliteration for the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon, located on the Mediterranean coast.
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Zidon denotes the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon and its inhabitants, the Sidonians, who were prominent maritime traders and colonizers in the eastern Mediterranean.
What is the meaning of Zidon; Zidonians in the Bible?
Zidon denotes the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon and its inhabitants, the Sidonians, who were prominent maritime traders and colonizers in the eastern Mediterranean.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Zidon provides context for biblical narratives involving trade relations, cultural interactions, and conflicts between Israel and the Phoenician city-states.
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