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Abieezer

also known as: Abiezer

Hebrew: אֲבִיעֶזר —transliteration: Abiezer —meaning: my father is help; father of help; i.e., “helpful”

This is the name of 3 biblical men.

1. Abieezer, the 2nd of the 3 sons of his mother Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead

   He is a grandson of Manasseh (1 Chronicles 7:18) and therefore a Manassite. From his family, Gideon sprang (Joshua 17:2; compare Judges 6:34; 8:2). He was also called Jeezer (Numbers 26:30).

   His descendants are called Abiezrites.

2. Abieezer, one of David’s 30 warriors (2 Samuel 23:27; compare 1 Chronicles 27:12)

3. Abieezer, the prince of the tribe of Dan at the Exodus (Numbers 1:12)

More information

• Who is Hammoleketh?
• Who is Gideon?
• What is the Tribe of Manasseh?
• What are Abiezrites?
• Who is Hammoleketh?
• Who and what is Gilead?
• Who is David? and why is he very important?
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