Who or what is Sherezer in the Bible?

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Sherezer

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Geographical Setting

SHEREZER is a textual variant or scribal error found in Zechariah 7:2, likely representing a corruption of the name Shechem or a distinct, unidentified locale in ancient Israel.

What is the meaning of Sherezer in the Bible?

SHEREZER appears in Zechariah 7:2 as a location associated with the delegation from Bethel; textual criticism suggests it is a corruption of Shechem or an otherwise unattested place name.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing SHEREZER as a textual variant aids in accurately mapping the geographical context of post-exilic Judah and understanding the transmission history of the Hebrew Bible.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Sherezer held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Sherezer in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Sherezer clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: Zechariah 7:2

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Sherezer." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sherezer/
        

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