Eben-ezer

Eben-ezer [N]

(stone of help ), a stone set up by Samuel after a signal defeat of the Philistines, as a memorial of the "help" received on the occasion from Jehovah. ( 1 Samuel 7:12 ) Its position is carefully defined as between Mizpeh and Shen.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Ebenezer'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.