Bible Dictionary
Zereda
The birthplace of Jeroboam, probably a town in the hill country of Ephraim. It may be related to Zaretan and other similarly named places.
Definition
Zereda was a town associated with the hill country of Ephraim and was the birthplace of Jeroboam. Its name means fortress.
Biblical Usage
Zereda is mentioned in connection with the origin of Jeroboam, who became king of the northern tribes.
Historical Background
It has been identified with Zeredathah, Zarthan, or related places, but the supplied material distinguishes Zereda as being on Mount Ephraim rather than in the Jordan valley.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The fortress, a city on the north of Mount Ephraim; the birthplace of Jeroboam (1 Kings 11:26). It is probably the same as Zaretan (Josh. 3:16), Zererath (Judg. 7:22), Zartanah (1 Kings 4:12), or the following.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the fortress) the native place of Jeroboam. (1 Kings 11:26) Zereda or Zeredah has been supposed to be identical with Zeredathah and Zarthan or Zartanah; but the last two were in the valley of the Jordan, while Zeredah was, according to the repeated statement of the LXX., on Mount Ephraim.