Bible Dictionary
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.
Definition
Ezer, meaning “treasure” or “help,” is the name of several Old Testament men. They include a Horite chief, a Judahite, an Ephraimite, a Gadite who followed David, a wall-builder under Nehemiah, and a musician at Jerusalem’s wall dedication.
Biblical Usage
Ezer appears in genealogical records, among David’s Gadite champions, among those repairing Jerusalem’s wall, and among the musicians appointed for the wall’s dedication.
Historical Background
The persons named Ezer belonged to different groups and periods: the Horites, Judah and Ephraim, David’s followers during his exile, and the postexilic community under Nehemiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 Bible Dictionary
(treasure).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-zer (`ezer, "help"):</p><p>(1) A Horite chief (Ge 36:21; 1Ch 1:38).</p><p>(2) A Judahite (1Ch 4:4).</p><p>(3) An Ephraimite, slain by men of Gath (1Ch 7:21).</p><p>(4) A Gadite who followed David while in exile on account of the wrath of Saul (1Ch 12:9).</p><p>(5) One of those who under direction of Nehemiah repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Ne 3:19).</p><p>(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).</p>