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Gazzam

Smith's 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

gaz'-am (gazzam, "devouring"):

Head of a family of Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezr 2:48; Ne 7:51; /APC 1Esdras 5:31, "Gazera").

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