Abi-e'zer. (father of help, helpful).
1. Eldest son of Gilead, and descendant of Manasseh. Joshua 17:2; 1 Chronicles 7:18. (B.C. 1450). He was the ancestor of the great judge Gideon. See Gideon.
2. One of David's mighty men. 2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:12. (B.C. 1014).