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Sherezer

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Sherezer was one of the messengers sent by the returned exiles to Jerusalem to inquire of the Lord concerning their religious observance.

Definition

Sherezer was one of the messengers sent by the returned exiles to Jerusalem.

Biblical Usage

Sherezer joined other messengers who came to inquire of the Lord concerning the people’s religious observance.

Historical Background

The name is also written Sharezer.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
One of the messengers whom the children of the Captivity sent to Jerusalem “to pray for them before the Lord” (Zech. 7:2).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(prince of fire), one of the people’s messengers mentioned in (Zechariah 7:2)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she-re'-zer (Zec 7:2 the King James Version).</p><p>See SHAREZER.</p>
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