Dictionaries :: Ezer

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Ezer:

treasure. (1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, "dukes," of Mount Hor (Gen 36:21,27). (2.) 1Ch 7:21; (3.) 1Ch 4:4. (4.) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9). (5.) A Levite (Neh 3:19). (6.) A priest (12:42).

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Ezer:

a help

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Ezer:

e'-zer (‘ezer, "help"):

(1) A Horite chief (Ge 36:21; 1Ch 1:38).

(2) A Judahite (1Ch 4:4).

(3) An Ephraimite, slain by men of Gath (1Ch 7:21).

(4) A Gadite who followed David while in exile on account of the wrath of Saul (1Ch 12:9).

(5) One of those who under direction of Nehemiah repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Ne 3:19).

(6) A musician in one of the great companies appointed by Nehemiah to give thanks at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Ne 12:42).

Nave's Topical Bible

Ezer: 1. Called also EZAR

A Horite duke,

Gen 36:21, 27, 30; 1Ch 1:38, 42.

Ezer: 2. A Son of Ephraim

1Ch 7:21

Ezer: 3. A Priest

Neh 12:42

Ezer: 4. A Man of Judah

1Ch 4:4

Perhaps identical with the EZRA of

1Ch 4:17

Ezer: 5. A Gadite Warrior

1Ch 12:9

Ezer: 6. A Levite

Neh 3:1, 9

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Ezer:

(treasure).

(1.) A son of Ephraim, who was slain by the aboriginal inhabitants of Gath while engaged in a foray on their cattle (1 Chronicles 7:21). (B.C. before 1491)

(2.) A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah (Nehemiah 12:42). (B.C. 446)

(3.) Father of Hushah of the sons of Hur (1 Chronicles 4:4).

(4.) One of the Gadite chiefs who fought with David (1 Chronicles 12:8-9). (B.C. 1054)

(5.) One who aided in repairing the wall at Jerusalem; a Levite (Nehemiah 3:19).