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Geshuri And Geshurites

People & Groups • Old Testament
Geshuri and Geshurites refer to peoples associated with two regions: the kingdom of Geshur near Bashan and another group living along the southern border of Palestine.
Biblical Usage
The terms occur in passages concerning the territories east and southwest of Israel, including land that remained to be possessed and areas attacked by David.
Scripture References
Joshua 12:5 Joshua 13:11 Joshua 13:2 1 Samuel 27:8