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GERRENIANS (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 Gerrha, between Pelusium and Rhinocolura, was in Egyptian territory. It has been suggested that the reference is to Gerar, an ancient Phil. city S. E. of Gaza. On the other hand, Syr. reads Gazar, i.e. Gezer or Gazara, not far from Lydda (cf. 1Ma_15:28; 1Ma_15:35).