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Ishmerai

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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ish´mē̇ - rı̄ ( ישׁמרי , yishmeray , from shāmar , meaning "to hedge about," i.e. "to guard," and therefore a "guard," "protector"): A descendant of Benjamin, son of Epaal, resident of Jerusalem, one of the "heads of fathers' houses throughout their generations, chief men" ( 1 Chronicles 8:18 ).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Ishmerai'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​i/ishmerai.html. 1915.
 
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