The Perizzites were one of many Canaanite groups that occupied Canaan before the Israelites drove them out (Gen 13:7; 15:20; Exod 3:8; Deut 7:1; Josh 3:10). They lived mainly in the hills of central Palestine and are found in Bible narratives concerning Bethel, Shechem and the tribal territory of Ephraim (Gen 13:2-7; 34:26-30; Josh 17:15). They were used as slaves in Solomon’s building programs and were eventually absorbed into Israel (1 Kings 9:20-21).