Bible Dictionary
Gezrites The
The Gezrites were a reading or marginal designation associated with the Gerizites mentioned in the account of David’s campaigns.
Definition
“The Gezrites” is a marginal designation associated with the ancient reading “the Gerizite.” It is not presented as a separate, independently described people in the supplied material.
Biblical Usage
The designation occurs in the margin at 1 Samuel 27:8, in connection with David’s campaigns against the Gerizites.
Historical Background
It reflects a marginal reading supplied by Jewish critics rather than the ancient reading of the text.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
The word which the Jewish critics have substituted in the margin of the Bible for the ancient reading, “the Gerizite.” (1 Samuel 27:8) [Gerizites, THE]