Topical Encyclopedia
Etymology and MeaningThe name "Ezer" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "help" or "helper." This name is reflective of the role or characteristic often associated with individuals bearing it in the biblical narrative.
Biblical References1.
Ezer, the Son of Seir the HoriteEzer is mentioned as one of the sons of Seir the Horite, a chief in the land of Edom. In
Genesis 36:20-21 , it is recorded: "These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom." Ezer, as a Horite chief, was part of the indigenous people who lived in the region before the Edomites.
2.
Ezer, the Gadite WarriorEzer is also noted as one of the mighty warriors from the tribe of Gad who joined David at his stronghold in the wilderness. In
1 Chronicles 12:8 , it is written: "Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, expert with shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as gazelles on the mountains." Ezer, as part of this group, demonstrated loyalty and valor, contributing to David's military strength during his time of need.
3.
Ezer, the Repairer of the WallIn the book of Nehemiah, Ezer is mentioned as one of the individuals who took part in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 3:19 states: "Next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the angle." Ezer's involvement in the reconstruction efforts highlights his dedication to the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile.
Theological SignificanceThe name Ezer, meaning "help," is significant in understanding the biblical portrayal of divine assistance and human cooperation in God's plans. The individuals named Ezer in the Bible are often depicted as helpers or supporters in various capacities, whether in leadership, military endeavors, or community restoration. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a helper to His people, as seen in passages like
Psalm 121:1-2 : "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."
Cultural and Historical ContextThe individuals named Ezer appear in different historical and cultural contexts within the biblical narrative. The Horite Ezer is situated in the patriarchal period, associated with the early inhabitants of Edom. The Gadite warrior Ezer is linked to the time of King David, a period marked by the consolidation of Israel's tribes and the establishment of a united monarchy. The Ezer involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem is set in the post-exilic period, a time of renewal and reformation for the Jewish people returning from Babylonian captivity.
ConclusionThe name Ezer, with its meaning of "help," encapsulates the roles played by these individuals in the biblical narrative. Whether as a leader, warrior, or builder, each Ezer contributed to the unfolding of God's purposes for His people, embodying the principle of divine and human cooperation in the biblical account.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Ezera help
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Ezer(treasure).
- A son of Ephraim, who was slain by the aboriginal inhabitants of Gath while engaged in a foray on their cattle. (1 Chronicles 7:21) (B.C. before 1491.)
- A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.)
- Father of Hushah of the sons of Hur. (1 Chronicles 4:4)
- One of the Gadite chiefs who fought with David. (1 Chronicles 12:8,9) (B.C. 1054.)
- One who aided in repairing the wall at Jerusalem; a Levite. (Nehemiah 3:19)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Treasure.
(1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, "dukes," of Mount Hor (Genesis 36:21, 27).
(2.)1 Chronicles 7:21;
(3.) 4:4.
(4.) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9).
(5.) A Levite (Nehemiah 3:19).
(6.) A priest (12:42).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
EZERe'-zer (`ezer, "help"):
(1) A Horite chief (Genesis 36:211 Chronicles 1:38).
(2) A Judahite (1 Chronicles 4:4).
(3) An Ephraimite, slain by men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
(4) A Gadite who followed David while in exile on account of the wrath of Saul (1 Chronicles 12:9).
(5) One of those who under direction of Nehemiah repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:19).
(6) A musician in one of the great companies appointed by Nehemiah to give thanks at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:42).
Greek
1663. Eliezer -- Eliezer, an Israelite... NASB Word Usage Eliezer (1). Eliezer. Of Hebrew origin (Eliy'
ezer); Eliezer, an
Israelite -- Eliezer. see HEBREW Eliy'
ezer. (eliezer) -- 1 Occurrence.
...Strong's Hebrew
7320a. RomamtiEzer -- "I have made lofty help," a son of HemanRomamti
Ezer or Romamti
Ezer. 7320, 7320a. Romamti
Ezer or Romamti
Ezer. 7320b .
"I have made lofty help," a son of Heman. Transliteration
...5829.Ezer -- "help," three Israelites
... 5828, 5829.Ezer. 5830 . "help," three Israelites. Transliteration:Ezer Phonetic
Spelling: (ay'-zer) Short Definition:Ezer.... NASB Word UsageEzer (3).Ezer...
5827.Ezer -- "help," two Israelites
... 5826, 5827.Ezer. 5828 . "help," two Israelites. Transliteration:Ezer Phonetic
Spelling: (eh'-zer) Short Definition:Ezer.... NASB Word UsageEzer (2).Ezer....
7320. Rowmamtiy 'Ezer -- "I have made lofty help," a son of Heman
Rowmamtiy 'Ezer. 7319, 7320. Rowmamtiy 'Ezer. 7320a . "I have made lofty
help," a son of Heman. Transliteration: Rowmamtiy 'Ezer...
5828.ezer -- a help, helper
... 5827, 5828.ezer. 5829 . a help, helper. Transliteration:ezer Phonetic Spelling:
(ay'-zer) Short Definition: help.... 5827, 5828.ezer. 5829 . Strong's Numbers
687. Etser -- "treasure," a chief of the Horites
... 686, 687. Etser. 688 . "treasure," a chief of the Horites. Transliteration:
Etser Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-tser) Short Definition:Ezer....Ezer....
5371. Nergal Sharetser -- a Bab. court official
... Nergal Sharetser. 5372 . a Bab. court official. Transliteration: Nergal Sharetser
Phonetic Spelling: (nare-gal' shar-eh'-tser) Short Definition: Nergal-sar-ezer...
72. Eben Haezer -- "stone of the help," a place of unc. location...
... Word Origin from eben andezer Definition "stone of the help," a place of unc.... see
HEBREW 'eben. see HEBREWezer. 71, 72. Eben Haezer. 73 . Strong's Numbers
5833. ezrah -- help, helper, assistance
... Word Origin fem. ofezer Definition help, helper, assistance NASB Word Usage assistance
(2), help (22), helpers (1), support (1).... see HEBREWezer. 5832, 5833....
3134. Yoezer -- "the LORD is a help," one of David's mighty men
... Word Origin from Yhvh andezer Definition "the LORD is a help," one of David's mighty
men NASB Word Usage Joezer (1). Joezer.... see HEBREWezer. 3133, 3134....
Library
The Nations of the North-East
... The war with Ammon had brought David into conflict with Zobah, an Aramaic kingdom
which under Hadad-ezer was aiming at the conquest of the whole of Syria....
'More than Conquerors through Him'
... That state had apparently started into prominence under its king Hadar-ezer, as
he is called in this chapter, which is obviously a clerical error for Hadad...
Repentance and victory
... Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name
of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.'-1 SAMUEL vii 1-12...
Chapter xxxvi
... 20-30. The following are the sons of Seir, the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:
Lotan and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah; and Dishon andEzer and Dishan....
Faithlessness and Defeat
... Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben-ezer:
and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.2. And the Philistines put themselves...
Turning Back in the Day of Battle
... sons of Ephraim, Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tabath his son, and Eladah, and
Tabath his son, and Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, andEzer, and Elead...
Ebenezer!
... "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name
of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.""1 Samuel 7:12....
Saul Rejected
... had put up some sort of monument of their exploit in a temper of vain-glory, very
unlike the spirit which reared the stone of help at Eben-ezer; and apparently...
This Letter was Written to Accompany the Publication of Sermon 221...
... Ye have heard how the Prophet Samuel set up a stone and called the name of it
EBEN-EZER, saying, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." That stone marked the...
How it is Said that Jacob Went into Egypt with Seventy-Five Souls...
... grandson of Joseph; there, too, is he whom Ephraim, Joseph's other son, begot, that
is, Shuthelah, grandson of Joseph, and Shuthelah's sonEzer, grandson of...
Thesaurus
Ezer (10 Occurrences)... Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
EZER. e'-zer (`
ezer, "help"): (1) A Horite chief (Genesis
36:21 1 Chronicles 1:38).
... Multi-Version Concordance
Ezer (10 Occurrences).
...Eben-ezer (3 Occurrences)
Eben-ezer. Ebenezer, Eben-ezer. Ebene'zer . Easton's Bible Dictionary Stone
of... Shems. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EBEN-EZER. eb...
Romamti-ezer (2 Occurrences)
Romamti-ezer. Romamtiezer, Romamti-ezer. Romam'ti-e'zer . Easton's Bible
Dictionary... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ROMAMTI-EZER....
Abi-ezer (3 Occurrences)
Abi-ezer. Abiezer, Abi-ezer. Abi-e'zer . Multi-Version Concordance
Abi-ezer (3 Occurrences). Judges 6:34 and the Spirit...
Nergal-shar-ezer (2 Occurrences)
Nergal-shar-ezer. Ner'gal-share'zer, Nergal-shar-ezer. Neri .
Multi-Version Concordance Nergal-shar-ezer (2 Occurrences)....
Nergal-sar-ezer (2 Occurrences)
Nergal-sar-ezer. Nergal-sarezer, Nergal-sar-ezer. Nergalsharezer .
Multi-Version Concordance Nergal-sar-ezer (2 Occurrences)....
Ebenezer (3 Occurrences)
... the Philistines routed the Israelites, "and slew of the army in the field about
four thousand men" (4:1, 2; here, and at 5:1, called "Eben-ezer" by anticipation...
Ebene'zer (3 Occurrences)
... Eben-ezer, Ebene'zer. Eber .... Now Israel went out against the Philistines to
battle, and pitched beside Eben-ezer; and the Philistines pitched in Aphek....
Dishan (5 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:21 Dishon,Ezer, and Dishan.... 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan,
and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, andEzer, and Dishan....
Romamtiezer (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ROMAMTI-EZER. ro-mam-ti-e'-zer, ro-mam-ti-e'-
zer (romamti `ezer, "highest help"): Son of Heman, appointed...
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