Sered סֶ֫רֶד
Son of Zebulun, ancestor of the Seredites
Who is Sered in the Bible?
Sered was a son of Zebulun and the ancestor of the Seredite clan within the tribe of Zebulun. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:14 as one of the sons of Zebulun who traveled to Egypt during the time of Joseph, and again in Numbers 26:26, where he is identified as the founder of the Seredite family line. The Seredites were counted among the Israelites during the census conducted in the wilderness of Sinai, reflecting Sered's significance as a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the organized clans of Israel.
Biography
Sered is mentioned in Gen.46.14 and Num.26.26 as one of the sons of Zebulun, the tenth son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. In Num.26.26, Sered is identified as the ancestor of the Seredite clan, one of the clans within the tribe of Zebulun. The Seredites were numbered among the Israelites during the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:14
"The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:26
"These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סֶ֫רֶד |
| Group | Hebrew | סַרְדִּי |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)