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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Ezer

Ezer [N] [H] [S]

treasure.

  • One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, "dukes," of Mount Hor ( Genesis 36:21 Genesis 36:27 ).
  • 1 Chronicles 7:21 ;
  • 4:4 .
  • One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag ( 12:9 ).
  • A Levite ( Nehemiah 3:19 ).
  • A priest ( 12:42 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Ezer". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

    • Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary - Ezer

    Ezer [N] [E] [S]

    a help
    Hitchcock's Dictionary of Bible Names. Public Domain. Copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
    Bibliography Information

    Hitchcock, Roswell D. "Entry for 'Ezer'". "An Interpreting Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names". . New York, N.Y., 1869.

    Smith's Bible Dictionary - 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.

    International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Ezer

    EZER

    e'-zer (`ezer, "help"):

    (1) A Horite chief (Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38).

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

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

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

    (5) One of those who under direction of Nehemiah repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 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 (Nehemiah 12:42).

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    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'EZER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.