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Gizonite

/GIZ-oh-nite/

Summary

A designation of uncertain meaning applied to Hashem, whose sons were among David's mighty warriors.

☩Biblical Reference

Hashem the Gizonite is mentioned as the ancestor of some of David's warriors. The term may indicate he was an inhabitant of a place called Gizon, possibly situated in the mountains of Judah. Some scholars believe the text is corrupt and should read 'Gunite' instead.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 11:34

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

11:34

References

  1. 1.George Morrish, "Gizonite," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gizonite," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Gizonite," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).