Bible Dictionary
Abieezer
Abieezer is used of several men, including a descendant of Manasseh from whose family Gideon came, a warrior of David, and a leader of Dan in the wilderness lists.
Definition
Abieezer is a name applied to several men. It designates a descendant of Manasseh and ancestor of Gideon, one of David’s thirty warriors, and the prince of Dan at the Exodus. The name means “father of help” or “helpful.”
Biblical Usage
The Abieezer associated with Manasseh was the ancestor of Gideon and was also called Jeezer. Another Abieezer was one of David’s warriors, while a third is named as prince of Dan during the Exodus.
Historical Background
Abieezer’s name belonged both to a Manassite family and to individual leaders in Israel. The Manassite family was connected with the settlement of territory west of the Jordan, while the other men are identified by their military or tribal leadership.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father of help; i.e., “helpful.” (1.) The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:18). From his family Gideon sprang (Josh. 17:2; comp. Judg. 6:34; 8:2). He was also called Jeezer (Num. 26:30). (2.) One of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:27; comp. 1 Chr. 27:12). (3.) The prince of the tribe of Dan at the Exodus (Num. 1:12).