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Sheriffs
(Dan. 3:2), Babylonian officers.
In the Bible
2
Verses where Sheriffs is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Daniel 3:2
Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other officials of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up.
- Daniel 3:3
So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it.
Scripture on Sheriffs
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Sheriffs references
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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