Lexical Definition

‎עֵזֶר‎ ʻÊzer (ay'-zer) Ezer ^N:N-M-P
the same as ‎עֵזֶר‎

Ezer. Compare ‎עֶזֶר‎.

• § Ezer = "treasure"
• Ezer, the name of four Israelites

1) father of Hushah of the sons of Hur
2) a Gadite chief who fought with David
3) a Levite who aided in repairing the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.19
• son of: Jeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. ‎עֵ֫זֶר‎ proper name, masculine (Phoenician and Old Hebrew ‎עזר‎ Lzb³³⁸); —

1. a wall-builder Neh 3:19, Αζουρ.

2. name in Judah 1Chr 4:4, Αζηρ, Εζερ.

3. hero of David 1Chr 12:10* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:9*), Αζερ, etc.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Returned builder • Ruler of Mizpah; repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ezer, the ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section of Jerusalem's wall near the armory.

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.19;
• only referred to as Ezer עֵזֶר;
• a son of Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ.

Ezer, the ruler of Mizpah, is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:19 as one of the individuals who helped repair Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He repaired a section of the wall near the armory, which was located at the angle of the wall. This suggests that Ezer was responsible for a strategically important part of the city's defenses. As the ruler of Mizpah, Ezer likely had significant influence and resources, which he used to contribute to the rebuilding efforts. His participation in the wall's restoration demonstrates the unity and cooperation among the Jewish leaders and people in the face of opposition and challenges.

All entries for Ezer: עֵזֶר

Related Profiles:

• Jeshua (father)