Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Etymology and Meaning: The name "Abiezer" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my father is help" or "father of help." It reflects a common biblical theme of divine assistance and support. Biblical References: Abiezer is a name that appears in several contexts within the Old Testament, primarily associated with a person and a clan. 1. Abiezer, the Man: Abiezer is identified as a descendant of Joseph through Manasseh. He is the son of Gilead and the grandson of Manasseh, making him a member of the tribe of Manasseh. This lineage is detailed in the genealogical records found in the Book of Joshua: · "The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his Aramean concubine bore; she bore Makir the father of Gilead. And Makir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. His sister's name was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. Makir's wife bore a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. The son of Ulam was Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Makir, the son of Manasseh." (1 Chronicles 7:14-17) 2. Abiezer, the Clan: The name Abiezer also refers to a clan within the tribe of Manasseh. This clan is significant in the narrative of Gideon, one of the judges of Israel. Gideon belonged to the Abiezrites, a family within the tribe of Manasseh. The clan is mentioned in the context of Gideon's call to deliver Israel from the Midianites: · "The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites." (Judges 6:11) · "Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, 'Rule over us—you, your son, and your grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.' But Gideon replied, 'I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.' And he said, 'I do have one request: that each of you give me an earring from your plunder.' (Their enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) They answered, 'We will give them gladly.' So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. The weight of the gold earrings he requested came to seventeen hundred shekels, not counting the ornaments, pendants, and purple garments of the kings of Midian or the chains that were on their camels' necks. Gideon made the gold into an ephod, which he placed in Ophrah, his town. All Israel prostituted themselves by worshiping it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and his family." (Judges 8:22-27) 3. Abiezer, the Warrior: Abiezer is also mentioned as one of David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who supported King David during his reign. This Abiezer is likely a different individual from the earlier references, but he shares the same name, indicating the name's continued use and significance: · "Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite," (2 Samuel 23:27) · "Abiezer the Anathothite, Sibbekai the Hushathite," (1 Chronicles 11:28) Historical and Cultural Context: The references to Abiezer highlight the importance of family and tribal affiliations in ancient Israelite society. The clan of Abiezer, as part of the tribe of Manasseh, played a significant role in the military and social structure of Israel during the period of the Judges and the early monarchy. The account of Gideon, in particular, underscores the clan's involvement in the deliverance of Israel from foreign oppression and the complexities of leadership and idolatry in Israel's history. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary AbiezerSmith's Bible Dictionary Abiezer(father of help, helpful).
ATS Bible Dictionary AbiezerGreat-grandson of Manasseh, Numbers 26:29,30, and founder of the family to which Gideon belonged, Joshua 17...2; Jud 6...34; 8.2. In this last verse, "the vintage of Abiezer" means the first rout of the Midianites by the 300, mostly Abiezrites; and "the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim," means the capture of Oreb and Zeeb, and other fruits of the victory, gathered by the Ephraimites. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ABIEZERab-i-e'-zer, a-bi-e'-zer ('abhi`ezer, "father of help," or "my father is help." Iezer, Iezerite (in the King James Version Jeezer, Jeezerite), is Abiezer with the letter beth omitted): Strong's Hebrew 44. Abiezer -- "my father is help," a Manassite, also a Benjamite... Abiezer. 45 . "my father is help," a Manassite, also a Benjamite. Transliteration: Abiezer Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-ay'-zer) Short Definition: Abiezer. ... /hebrew/44.htm - 6k 33. Abi Haezri -- a descendant of Abiezer Library Letter R Herein is Declared what Befell the Sons of Eli, the Ark, and the ... March 11. "But Ye are a Chosen Generation, a Peculiar People" (I. ... The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus They Shall be Called the Children of God The Strait Gate; Thesaurus Abiezer (7 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ABIEZER. ab-ie ... 15). To Abiezer and other sons of Gilead territory was assigned West of the Jordan. In ... /a/abiezer.htm - 10k Abi-e'zer (6 Occurrences) Anathoth (16 Occurrences) Anathothite (4 Occurrences) An'athoth (19 Occurrences) Gleaning (10 Occurrences) Abiezrite (1 Occurrence) Antothite (3 Occurrences) Hammoleketh (2 Occurrences) Gideon (45 Occurrences) Resources Who were the mighty men of David? | GotQuestions.orgBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Abiezer (7 Occurrences)Joshua 17:2 Judges 6:34 Judges 8:2 2 Samuel 23:27 1 Chronicles 7:18 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 27:12 Subtopics Abiezer: Also Called Jeezer, Progenitor of the Abiezrites Abiezer: One of David's Heroes Related Terms |