Ezer
Every entry below is printed as its editors wrote it, with the edition named.
Easton's 1897
Treasure. (1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, “dukes,” of Mount Hor (Gen. 36:21, 27). (2.) 1 Chr. 7:21; (3.) 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).
Smith's 1863
(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)
ISBE 1915
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).
In Scripture
Sources
- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain