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Geshurite

noun
Gesh·u·rite | \ˈgeshəˌrīt, gə̇ˈshu̇ˌr-\
plural -s

Definition of Geshurite 

1 : a member of an Aramaean tribe in the northeastern part of ancient Palestine that was independent in David's time

2 : a member of a tribe in the southern part of ancient Palestine

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History and Etymology for Geshurite

Geshur, region in ancient Palestine + English -ite

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