Bible Dictionary
Gazzam
Gazzam was the head of a family of the Nethinim who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel after the Babylonian exile.
Definition
Gazzam, meaning “devouring,” was the head of a family of the Nethinim, whose descendants returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel.
Biblical Usage
The Bene-Gazzam are listed among those returning to Judah after the exile.
Historical Background
The family belonged to the Nethinim and is recorded in the postexilic lists of returnees.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(devouring). The Bene-Gazzam were among the familiar of the Nethinim who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:48; Nehemiah 7:51) (B.C. 536.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gaz'-am (gazzam, "devouring"):</p><p>Head of a family of Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezr 2:48; Ne 7:51; /APC 1Esdras 5:31, "Gazera").</p>