Bible Dictionary
GIZRITES
The Gizrites were inhabitants of Gezer, a city in the territory of Canaan.
Definition
The Gizrites were inhabitants of Gezer, a city of Canaan.
Biblical Usage
They are mentioned in connection with David’s movements in 1 Samuel 27:8. The Hebrew text and its marginal reading preserve differing forms of the name.
Historical Background
The King James Version reads Gezrites, while the Qere reads Girzites.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>giz'-rits (gizri (Kethibh); the King James Version Gezrites): Inhabitants of GEZER, (which see). The Qere reads girzi, Girzites (1Sa 27:8).</p>