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) |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶלְעָזָ֧ר | and Eleazar | Neh.12.42 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42
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 • Returned priest • Priest or Levite during Nehemiah's time
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Eleazar was a priest or Levite during the time of Nehemiah.
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42;
- only referred to as Eleazar אֶלְעָזָר.
Eleazar is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42 among the priests and Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He is listed along with other prominent figures such as Maaseiah, Shemaiah, and Uzzi. Eleazar's inclusion in this list suggests he was a significant priest or Levite, but no additional information is provided about his specific role or responsibilities.
All entries for Eleazar: אֶלְעָזָר