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Esril

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Esril is a form of Ezril, a name appearing in the First Book of Esdras. It corresponds to a person identified in related genealogical or return-from-exile lists.

Definition

Esril is a form of Ezril appearing in the First Book of Esdras. The related entry directs the reader to Ezril, also associated with Azareel or Sharai.

Biblical Usage

The name occurs in the genealogical or return-from-exile material of 1 Esdras.

Historical Background

Esril is a variant form of the name rather than a separately described person in the supplied material.

Scripture References

1Esd 9:34  

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
1 Esd. 9:34. [Azareel, Or Azareel, or Sharai]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>es'-ril, ez'-ril:</p><p>the Revised Version (British and American) EZRIL (which see).</p>
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