Lexical Definition

‎אֲחִיעֶזֶר‎ ʼĂchîyʻezer (akh-ee-eh'-zer) Ahiezer ^N:N-M-P
from ‎אָח‎ and ‎עֵזֶר‎; brother of help

Ahiezer.

• § Ahiezer = "my brother is help"
• Achiezer, the name of two Israelites

1) a Danite chief who assisted Moses
2) a Danite chief, one of David's heroes

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12
• son of: Ammishaddai (עַמִּישַׁדַּי)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אֲחִיעֶ֫זֶר‎ proper name, masculine (my brother is help, compare Assyrian A—ulê°te, my brother is strength, Dl^{Pr 202})

1. a chief of Dan Num 1:12; Num 2:25; Num 7:66; Num 7:71; Num 10:25.

2. one of David's heroes 1Chr 12:3.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Son of Ammishaddai • Leader from the tribe of Dan during the Exodus

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai, was a leader of the tribe of Dan during the Exodus. (Num.1.12; 2.25; 7.66,71; 10.25)

• A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12;
• only referred to as Ahiezer אֲחִיעֶזֶר;
• a son of Ammishaddai עַמִּישַׁדַּי.

Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, was a prominent leader from the tribe of Dan during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. He was appointed by God as the head of his tribe and played a significant role in the census and organization of the Israelite camp. (Num.1.12; 2.25)

Ahiezer's tribe was positioned on the north side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Asher and Naphtali. (Num.2.25) He presented his tribe's offering at the dedication of the tabernacle, which included a silver plate, a silver basin, and various animals for sacrifice. (Num.7.66,71)

As a tribal leader, Ahiezer was responsible for leading the Danites in their journey and ensuring their obedience to God's commands. (Num.10.25)

All entries for Ahiezer: אֲחִיעֶזֶר

Related Profiles:

• Ammishaddai (father)