Abieezer

Abieezer

father of help; i.e., "helpful."

  • The second of the three sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson of Manasseh ( 1 Chronicles 7:18 ). From his family Gideon sprang ( Joshua 17:2 ; Compare Judges 6:34 ; 8:2 ). He was also called Jeezer ( Numbers 26:30 ).

  • One of David's thirty warriors ( 2 Samuel 23:27 ; Compare 1 Chronicles 27:12 ).

  • The prince of the tribe of Dan at the Exodus ( Numbers 1:12 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Abieezer". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .