Who was Sidon?

Founder of the city of Sidon

The story of Sidon

Sidon - King
Sidon - King
King

Sidon was a biblical figure, the son of Canaan and grandson of Noah. He was the founder of the ancient city of Sidon, which is now in modern-day Lebanon. He is best known for being the ancestor of the Phoenicians, a powerful maritime trading people who lived in the region during the first millennium BC. Sidon had several siblings, including Heth, Jebus, and Amorite. He was the father of the Sidonians, a people who were known for their seafaring skills and trading prowess. He is also credited with introducing the alphabet to the region, which was later adopted by the Greeks and Romans. Sidon is best known for being the ancestor of the Phoenicians, who were a powerful maritime trading people who lived in the region during the first millennium BC. They were known for their seafaring skills and trading prowess, and their alphabet was adopted by the Greeks and Romans. Sidon is also credited with introducing the alphabet to the region. Sidon is an important figure in the Bible, as he is mentioned in the book of Genesis. He is also mentioned in the books of Joshua, Judges, and 1 Kings. He is remembered as a powerful figure who was instrumental in the development of the region.

Name meaning

Fishery or Fishing.

Name origin

Phoenician

Role

King

First mention

Genesis 10:15

Appearances in the Bible

19 mentions

Family

Relatives of Sidon

Sidon in the Bible

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Genesis

Chapter 10

The Nations of the Earth

This chapter lists the descendants of the three sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. It also describes the different na...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 3

The Conquest of the Bashan

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey to Bashan and their defeat of King Og.

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Joshua

Chapter 13

Land Yet to Be Conquered

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

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Judges

Chapter 3

The Nations Remaining in Canaan

God allows certain nations to remain in the Promised Land as a test for the Israelites.

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Matthew

Chapter 11

John the Baptist in Prison

Jesus speaks about John the Baptist and the coming of the kingdom of God.

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Matthew

Chapter 15

Traditions and the Canaanite Woman

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Mark

Chapter 3

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 7

Feeding the Five Thousand

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Luke

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan and begins His ministry in Galilee.

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Luke

Chapter 6

The Sermon on the Plain

Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Plain, including the Beatitudes.

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Luke

Chapter 10

The Sending of the Seventy-Two

Jesus teaches the Parable of the Good Samaritan and sends out the seventy-two.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 12

The Arrest and Escape of Peter

King Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but an angel frees him.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 27

The Voyage to Rome

Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.

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1 Kings

Chapter 5

Solomon's Building Projects

Solomon builds a temple for God, a palace for himself, and many other structures.

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