Bible Dictionary
ZORITES
Zorites is probably a textual form of Zorathites, referring to a group associated with Zorah and Manahath.
Definition
Zorites is a designation found in 1 Chronicles 2:54 that is probably a textual form of Zorathites. The name therefore refers to the group associated with Zorah, understood here through the proposed reading “Zorathites.” The Zorites or Zorathites formed one-half of the inhabitants of Manahath.
Biblical Usage
In 1 Chronicles 2:54, the reading “Zorites” is probably to be understood as “Zorathites.” The group is associated with Manahath, whose inhabitants they formed one-half.
Historical Background
The designation is uncertain in form, since the passage is probably better read “Zorathites.” The group is connected with Manahath, where they constituted half of the inhabitants.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zo'-rits (tsor`i; Codex Vaticanus ho Hesarsei; Codex Alexandrinus ho Hesaraei) : In 1Ch 2:54 for "Zorites" we should probably read ZORATHITES (which see). These formed a half of the inhabitants of MANAHATH (which see).</p>