Lexical Summary Yoezer: Yoezer Original Word: יוֹעֶזֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joezer From Yhovah and ezer; Jehovah (is his) help; Joezer, an Israelite -- Joezer. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW ezer NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and ezer Definition "the LORD is a help," one of David's mighty men NASB Translation Joezer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺעֶ֫זֶר proper name, masculine (׳י is a help;) compare עֲזַרְיָהוּ, אֱלִיעֶזֶר, עֲזַרְאֵל, עַזְרִיאֵל & references) one of David's mighty men 1 Chronicles 12:7 (ᵐ5 Ἰωζαρα, Ἰωζααρ, ᵐ5L Ἰεζρααρ). Topical Lexicon Overview Joezer appears once in Scripture, in the enumeration of warriors who joined David while he was still a fugitive from Saul (1 Chronicles 12:6). Though briefly mentioned, his placement among the “mighty men” and his identification as a Korahite invest the name with enduring theological and practical significance. Historical Setting The setting is Ziklag, the Philistine border-town granted to David (1 Samuel 27:6). At this moment David’s kingship is still a matter of faith rather than sight. Men like Joezer read the times rightly, discerned the anointing on David, and risked life and reputation to align with God’s chosen ruler. Their enlistment signals the steady transfer of loyalty from Saul’s fading regime to David’s rising house (1 Chronicles 12:1–22). Korahite Heritage Korahite ancestry ties Joezer to the Levitical line of Kohath. While their forefather Korah infamously rebelled (Numbers 16), later descendants distinguished themselves as gatekeepers (1 Chronicles 9:19), warriors, and psalmists (Psalm 42 title). Joezer embodies that redeemed legacy: a Levite who now uses sword and shield to defend God’s anointed, illustrating how grace can rewrite a family story. Role in David’s Army The Korahites listed with Joezer were seasoned fighters, capable of employing bow, sling, and spear (1 Chronicles 12:2). Their arrival enlarged David’s troop strength during a period of constant raids by Amalekites and other border enemies (1 Samuel 30). By joining at this formative stage, Joezer contributed to the core that would later become David’s professional army, facilitating the unification of the tribes under one throne. Spiritual Lessons 1. Discernment of God’s Purposes: Joezer recognizes where God’s promise is headed and acts accordingly. Christological Foreshadowing David, the anointed yet rejected king, foreshadows Jesus Christ, who was despised before exaltation. Joezer’s allegiance prefigures those who side with Christ during His “Ziklag” period—before the public glory of His second coming. Thus the passage calls believers to identify with their true King even when such loyalty costs. Ministry Implications for Today • Courageous Alignment: Ministries should teach believers to evaluate cultural currents by Scripture and attach themselves to Christ’s cause, not to the passing priorities of the age. Related Passages for Further Study Numbers 16 (Korah’s rebellion) Psalm 84 (Korahite psalm on dwelling in God’s house) 1 Samuel 22:2; 1 Samuel 30:9–10 (early supporters of David) 2 Timothy 2:3–4 (soldiers of Christ) Summary Though Scripture names Joezer only once, his brief appearance testifies to discerning faith, covenant loyalty, and the redeeming grace that can transform a lineage once marred by rebellion into a lineage marked by steadfast service to God’s anointed king. Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹעֶ֛זֶר ויועזר veyoEzer wə·yō·w·‘e·zer wəyōw‘ezerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:7 HEB: וְ֠יִשִּׁיָּהוּ וַעֲזַרְאֵ֧ל וְיוֹעֶ֛זֶר וְיָשָׁבְעָ֖ם הַקָּרְחִֽים׃ INT: Ishiah Azarael Joezer Jashobeam Korahite 1 Occurrence |
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