Bible Dictionary
Ahiezer
Ahiezer was a prince of Dan during the wilderness journey and later the name of a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Definition
Ahiezer is a biblical name meaning “brother of help.” It designates both the Danite prince who represented his tribe during the wilderness journey and a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Biblical Usage
Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, represented Dan in Israel’s census, tribal arrangements, offerings, and wilderness march. Another Ahiezer was among the Benjamite warriors who came to David at Ziklag while he was fleeing Saul.
Historical Background
The name is Hebrew and means “brother of help.” The two men belonged to different tribes and periods: one to the wilderness generation and the other to David’s followers.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Brother of help; i.e., “helpful.” (1.) The chief of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:12; 2:25; 10:25). (2.) The chief of the Benjamite slingers that repaired to David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:3).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brother of help).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-hi-e'-zer ('achi`ezer, "brother is help"):</p><p>(1) A son of Ammishaddai, a Danite prince, who acted as representative of his tribe on several occasions. (See Nu 1:12; 2:25; 7:66,71; 10:25.)</p><p>(2) One of the mighty men or warriors, who joined David at Ziklag when a furtive before Saul (1Ch 12:3).</p>