Ezer
Ezer is the name of several Old Testament men, including a Horite chief, a Judahite, an Ephraimite, a Gadite warrior who joined David, a wall-builder under Nehemiah, and a musician at Jerusalem’s wall dedication.
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EZIAS
A name that the Revised Version identifies with Ozias, a person mentioned in the inter-testamental historical records.
Ezion-geber
Ezion-geber was an ancient harbor near Elath at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqabah. Solomon built ships there for trade with Ophir, and Jehoshaphat’s fleet was later wrecked there.
Eziongaber, Or Eziongeber
Eziongaber, or Ezion-geber, was a station of Israel near the Gulf of Aqabah and a harbor associated with Elath. It later served as a base for the maritime enterprises of Solomon and Jehoshaphat.
Eznite, The
The Eznite is a designation connected with Jashobeam, one of David’s mighty men. In the parallel account, the wording is understood by some interpreters as describing the lifting of his spear.
EZORA
A man who, with his six sons, pledged to put away their foreign wives after the exile. He is mentioned in 1 Esdras and identified with Machnadebai in Ezra.
Ezra
Ezra was a priest and skilled scribe in the law of Moses who led a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem. He taught the law, promoted religious reform, and helped restore the community’s covenant life after the Babylonian exile.
Ezra, Book of
The Book of Ezra records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon, the rebuilding and dedication of the temple, and Ezra’s later mission of teaching and reform in Jerusalem. It covers events from the decree of Cyrus through Ezra’s reforms.
Ezrahite
Ezrahite is a family or lineage designation applied to Ethan and Heman in the titles of Psalms 88 and 89 and in the account of Solomon’s wisdom. The name is commonly connected with Zerah, though the precise relationship is discussed.
Ezrahite, The
The Ezrahite was a designation applied to Ethan and Heman, men associated with wisdom and worship. In Scripture they are identified as sons or descendants of Zerah.
Ezri
Ezri was the son of Chelub and an official under King David who supervised the agricultural workers and field cultivation.
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