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Gazzam, one of the Nethinim: — Gazzam

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(consuming). His descendants returned (Ezra 2:48⁴⁸The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, (Ezra 2:48); Neh. 7:51⁵¹The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah, (Nehemiah 7:51)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Ancestor of some Nethinim who returned from exile (Ezra 2:48⁴⁸The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, (Ezra 2:48); Neh. 7:51⁵¹The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah, (Nehemiah 7:51)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

1502 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Gazzam

Phonic:

gaz-zawm’

Meaning:

from the same as 1501; devourer

KJV Usage:

Gazzam, one of the Nethinim:--Gazzam

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Most violently torn off; devourer:―one of the Nethinim, Ezra 2:48. {Violentissime avulsus}