Ezer

Ezer [N] [E] [H]

(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 1 Chronicles 12:9 ) (B.C. 1054.)
  5. One who aided in repairing the wall at Jerusalem; a Levite. ( Nehemiah 3:19 )

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

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