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== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_51199" /> == | == Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_51199" /> == | ||
<p> <strong> [[Gerrenians]] </strong> ( 2Ma 13:24 ). The true reading and the people intended are both uncertain. The analogy of 1Ma 11:59 suggests some place near the border of Egypt; but <em> Gerrha </em> , between [[Pelusium]] and Rhinocolura, was in [[Egyptian]] territory. It has been suggested that the reference is to <em> [[Gerar]] </em> , an ancient Phil. city | <p> <strong> [[Gerrenians]] </strong> ( 2Ma 13:24 ). The true reading and the people intended are both uncertain. The analogy of 1Ma 11:59 suggests some place near the border of Egypt; but <em> Gerrha </em> , between [[Pelusium]] and Rhinocolura, was in [[Egyptian]] territory. It has been suggested that the reference is to <em> [[Gerar]] </em> , an ancient Phil. city S. E. of Gaza. On the other hand, Syr. reads <em> Gazar, i.e </em> . [[Gezer]] or Gazara, not far from [[Lydda]] (cf. 1Ma 15:28; 1Ma 15:35 ). </p> | ||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_4243" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_4243" /> == | ||
