Lexical Summary Ezer: Ezer Original Word: עֵזֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezer The same as ezer; Ezer, the name of four Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer. see HEBREW ezer see HEBREW Ezer NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azar Definition "help," three Isr. NASB Translation Ezer (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵ֫זֶר proper name, masculine (Phoenician and Old Hebrew עזר Lzb338); — 1 a wall-builder Nehemiah 3:19, Αζουρ. 2 name in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:4, Αζηρ, Εζερ. 3 hero of David 1 Chronicles 12:10 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:9), Αζερ, etc. Topical Lexicon Overview Ezer (Strong’s Hebrew 5829) designates four different men whose lives span Israel’s tribal settlement, united monarchy, and post-exilic restoration. Though separated by centuries, each appearance underscores the divine pattern of raising “helpers” at critical junctures in covenant history. Occurrences and Context • 1 Chronicles 4:4 – a clan-head within Judah’s line. Genealogical Importance in Judah (1 Chronicles 4:4) Ezer is listed among “the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.” His placement ties him to the lineage from which David—and ultimately Messiah—would come. The reference also reminds readers that God preserves every family line, even seemingly obscure ones, for His redemptive purposes. Leadership Among David’s Mighty Men (1 Chronicles 12:10) During the wilderness years, eleven Gadites “fierce as lions and swift as gazelles” defected to David. “Ezer was the chief” (1 Chronicles 12:9). His willingness to abandon Saul’s tottering regime and identify with the Lord’s anointed illustrates courageous faith. That the Gadites were seasoned warriors from east of the Jordan highlights the unifying pull of divine kingship; tribes once separated by geography rally around God’s chosen ruler. Faithful Service in the Restoration Era (Nehemiah 3:19; 12:42) Centuries later, another Ezer answers Nehemiah’s call to rebuild. “Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section up to a point opposite the ascent to the armory at the angle” (Nehemiah 3:19). As a local governor, he mobilizes resources and leads by example, reinforcing the wall at a strategic corner vulnerable to attack. When construction gives way to celebration, “Maaseiah, Shemaiah…Elam, and Ezer” join the procession of priests and musicians (Nehemiah 12:42), trumpeting gratitude for the Lord who had “turned the hearts of the king of Assyria” (Ezra 6:22). His dual appearance—first with trowel, then with trumpet—captures the balanced ministry of work and worship. Theological Significance of the Name The root עזר conveys the idea of “help,” a term most often applied to God Himself: “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2). Each bearer of the name becomes a living reminder that genuine aid flows from the covenant God who equips human agents to accomplish His will. Whether stabilizing family lines, securing a kingdom, or strengthening shattered walls, the Lord enlists helpers whose very names proclaim dependence on Him. Ministry Applications 1. Spiritual Lineage: The genealogical Ezer encourages believers to value unnoticed faithfulness that preserves future generations. Related Names and Concepts • Ebenezer (“stone of help,” 1 Samuel 7:12) – memorializing divine assistance. All derive from the same root, reinforcing a consistent biblical theme: the LORD provides the help His people need, and He often does so through servants who bear that truth in their very names. Forms and Transliterations וְעֵ֖זֶר וָעָ֑זֶר ועזר עֵ֖זֶר עֵ֧זֶר עזר ‘ê·zer ‘êzer Ezer vaAzer veEzer wā‘āzer wā·‘ā·zer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:4 HEB: אֲבִ֣י גְדֹ֔ר וְעֵ֖זֶר אֲבִ֣י חוּשָׁ֑ה NAS: of Gedor, and Ezer the father KJV: of Gedor, and Ezer the father INT: the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah 1 Chronicles 12:10 Nehemiah 3:19 Nehemiah 12:42 4 Occurrences |
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