Bible Dictionary
Gazer
Gazer is another form of the name Gezer, a Canaanite city mentioned in accounts of David’s military campaigns.
Definition
Gazer is another form of Gezer, a Canaanite city whose king was defeated by Joshua and which was later associated with David’s military campaigns.
Biblical Usage
Gazer appears in the parallel accounts of David’s actions against the Philistines.
Historical Background
The name is an alternate form of Gezer; the supplied material gives no further background.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(2 Samuel 5:25; 1 Chronicles 14:16) [Gezer]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ga'-zer (gazer (in pause)).</p><p>See GEZER.</p>