Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ε᾿σρίλ v.r. Ε᾿ζρίλ, Vulg. omits), one of the Israelites, "sons of Ozora," who divorced his Gentile wife after the exile (1 Esdras 9:34); corresponding in position with the SHARAI (See SHARAI) (q.v.) of the Hebrew text (Ezra 10:40), although the form is confused with that of Azaelus =Azareel following it.
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Esril'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/esril.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.