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Shenazar

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Shenazar was a son of Shealtiel, listed among the descendants of David after the exile.

Definition

Shenazar was a son of Shealtiel and a descendant of David recorded after the exile.

Biblical Usage

Shenazar appears in the post-exilic genealogy of David’s descendants.

Historical Background

The name is also written Sheshbazzar in the supplied material’s cross-reference.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(splendid leader), son of Salathiel or Shealtiel. (1 Chronicles 3:18) (B.C. after 606.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she-na'-zar: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) SHENAZZAR (which see).</p>
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