International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Ishmerai

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Ishmerai


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ish´mē̇-rı̄ (ישׁמרי, yishmeray, from shāmar, meaning “to hedge about,” i.e. “to guard,” and therefore a “guard,” “protector”): A descendant of Benjamin, son of Epaal, resident of Jerusalem, one of the “heads of fathers' houses throughout their generations, chief men” ().