Sherezer
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SHEREZER is a textual variant or scribal error found in Zechariah 7:2, likely representing a corruption of the name Shechem or a distinct, unidentified locale in ancient Israel.
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SHEREZER appears in Zechariah 7:2 as a location associated with the delegation from Bethel; textual criticism suggests it is a corruption of Shechem or an otherwise unattested place name.
What is the meaning of Sherezer in the Bible?
SHEREZER appears in Zechariah 7:2 as a location associated with the delegation from Bethel; textual criticism suggests it is a corruption of Shechem or an otherwise unattested place name.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing SHEREZER as a textual variant aids in accurately mapping the geographical context of post-exilic Judah and understanding the transmission history of the Hebrew Bible.
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