Bible Dictionary
Ardites
The Ardites were descendants of Ard, also called Addar, among the families of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition
The Ardites were the descendants of Ard, also called Addar, a descendant of Benjamin and son of Bela.
Biblical Usage
They are named among the Benjamite families in Numbers 26:40.
Historical Background
The designation is a patronymic, identifying the group by descent from Ard.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the descendants of Ard or Addar, the grandson of Benjamin. (Numbers 26:40)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar'-dits: Patronymic of ARD, which see.</p>