Bible Dictionary
Aner
Aner was an Amorite chief who helped Abraham pursue Chedorlaomer. The name also belonged to a city in Manasseh assigned to the Kohathite Levites.
Definition
Aner was the name of an Amorite chief and of a city in Manasseh. The Amorite Aner was one of the chiefs who joined Abraham in pursuing the invading kings, while the city was given to the Kohathite Levites.
Biblical Usage
Aner helped Abraham pursue Chedorlaomer and the allied kings. The city named Aner appears in the list of Levitical cities in Manasseh west of the Jordan.
Historical Background
The personal name is explained as “boy.” The city had suburbs assigned with it for the Levites.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A boy. (1.) A Canaanitish chief who joined his forces with those of Abraham in pursuit of Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:13, 24). (2.) A city of Manasseh given to the Levites of Kohath’s family (1 Chr. 6:70).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
one of the three Amorite chiefs of Hebron who aided Abraham in the pursuit after the four invading kings. (Genesis 14:13,24) (boy), a city of Manasseh, west of Jordan, with “suburbs,” given to the Kohathites. (1 Chronicles 6:70)