Bible Dictionary
Ezri
Ezri was the son of Chelub and an official under King David who supervised the agricultural workers and field cultivation.
Definition
Ezri means “help of Jehovah” or “my help.” He was the son of Chelub and an official appointed by David to supervise those who worked the fields for cultivation.
Biblical Usage
Ezri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:26 as superintendent of agriculture under King David.
Historical Background
Ezri’s appointment is dated in the supplied material to approximately 1014 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Help of Jehovah, the son of Chelub. He superintended, under David, those who “did the work of the field for tillage” (1 Chr. 27:26).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(help of Jehovah), son of Chelub, superintendent of King David’s farm-laborers. (1 Chronicles 27:26) (B.C. 1014.).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ez'-ri (`ezri, "my help"; Ezrai, or Ezdri):</p><p>"Ezri, the son of Chelub," appointed by David to be superintendent of agriculture (1Ch 27:26).</p>