Lexical Definition
אֶלְעָזָר ʼElʻâzâr (el-aw-zawr') Eleazar N:N-M-P
from אֵל and עָזַר; God (is) helper
Eleazar.
- § Eleazar = "God has helped"
- Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
1) the high priest son of Aaron
2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark
3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra
4) one of David's mighty warriors
5) a Levite
6) one of the line of Parosh
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֶלְעָזָ֥ר | Eleazar | 2Sam.23.9 • 1Chr.11.12 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְעָזָר proper name, masculine (God has helped, compare אֱלִיעֶזֶר above)
a. Eleazar the priest Exod 6:23 + (50 t. in Hexateuch) Judg 20:28; 1Chr 5:29*; 1Chr 5:30*; 1Chr 6:35*; 1Chr 9:20; 1Chr 24:1; 1Chr 24:2; 1Chr 24:3; 1Chr 24:4 (twice in verse); 1Chr 24:5; 1Chr 24:6; Ezra 7.
b. son of Abinadab 1Sam 7:1.
c. one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:9; 1Chr 11:12 insert also 1Chr 27:4 compare DrSm 280.
d. a Levite 1Chr 23:21; 1Chr 23:22; 1Chr 24:28.
e. priest of the time of Ezra Ezra 8:33; Neh 12:42. feminine one of the line of Parosh Ezra 10:25.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:23 |
| Judges | 20:28 |
| 1 Samuel | 7:1 |
| 2 Samuel | 23:9 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:29* · 5:30* · 6:35* · 9:20 · 11:12 · 23:21 · 23:22 · 24:1 · 24:2 · 24:3 · 24:4 · 24:5 · 24:6 · 24:28 · 27:4 |
| Ezra | Chapter 7 · 8:33 · 10:25 |
| Nehemiah | 12:42 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Son of Dodo, one of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Eleazar, son of Dodo the Ahohite, was one of David's mighty men.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9;
- only referred to as Eleazar אֶלְעָזָר;
- a son of Dodo דּוֹדוֹ.
Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:9 and 1 Chronicles 11:12 as one of David's mighty men. He was among the three mighty warriors who were with David when they defied the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim. The Philistines had assembled there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew. But Eleazar stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day, and the troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead. This account highlights Eleazar's bravery, loyalty to David, and his significant role in securing a victory against the Philistines.
All entries for Eleazar: אֶלְעָזָר
Related Profiles:
- Dodo (father)