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Izrahite

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Easton's 1897Smith's 1863ISBE 19151 verse reference

Easton's 1897

The designation of one of David’s officers (1 Chr. 27:8).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain

Smith's 1863

(descendant of Zerah), The, the designation of Shamhuth (1 Chronicles 27:8) Its real force probably Zerahite, that is, from the great Judaic family of Zerah.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · public domain

ISBE 1915

iz'-ra-hit (yizrach, "rising, shining"): Shamhuth, the captain of the 5th monthly course (1Ch 27:8), is called an "Izrahite." The name may be derived from the town or family of Izrah, but more likely is a corruption of the word "Zerahite," descendant of Zerah of Judah.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

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