And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. ] A city in the tribe of Judah, ( Joshua 15:58 ) and might now belong to Benjamin; or this was another city of the same name in that tribe.
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Eluzai; Jerimoth; Bealiah; Shemariah; Shephatiah the Haruphite;
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Elkanah; Isshiah; Azarel; Joezer; Jashobeam; the Korahites;
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and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
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There were some Gadites there who had defected to David at his wilderness fortress; they were seasoned and eager fighters who knew how to handle shield and spear. They were wild in appearance, like lions, but as agile as gazelles racing across the hills.
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