Bible Encyclopedias
Ezer

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ē´zẽr ( עזר , ‛ēzer , "help"):

(1) A H orite chief (Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38 ).

(2) A J udahite (1 Chronicles 4:4 ).

(3) An Ephraimite, slain by men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21 ).

(4) A G adite 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 ).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Ezer'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​e/ezer.html. 1915.