Bible Figure
Ahiezer
chief of the tribe of Dan at the time of the first census of the Israelites in the desert
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was the leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness census and journey.
Biography
Numbers names Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai as the representative of Dan selected to assist Moses and Aaron with the census. He presented Dan's tribal offering at the dedication of the tabernacle altar and commanded the Danite division in Israel's marching order. Scripture provides no separate narrative of his life.
Biblical Significance
Ahiezer represents the tribe of Dan in Israel's organized wilderness community and tabernacle worship.