Name Meaning: The name "Abi-ezer" means "my father is help" or "father of help" in Hebrew. It reflects a sense of divine assistance or paternal support.

Biblical References:

1. Tribal Affiliation: Abi-ezer is identified as a descendant of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Specifically, he is a son of Gilead, who is a son of Machir, the firstborn of Manasseh. This places Abi-ezer within the half-tribe of Manasseh that settled on the west side of the Jordan River.

2. Territorial Inheritance: The descendants of Abi-ezer, known as the Abiezrites, were allocated a portion of land in the region of Manasseh. This area is often associated with the territory around Ophrah, which is significant in the narrative of Gideon.

3. Gideon the Judge: One of the most notable figures from the clan of Abi-ezer is Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal. Gideon was called by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. The Bible records that Gideon belonged to the family of Abi-ezer, highlighting the clan's importance in the narrative of Israel's judges. In Judges 6:34 , it is written: "So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew the trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him."

4. Military Role: The Abiezrites played a significant role in the military campaigns led by Gideon. They were among the first to rally to his call when he sought to liberate Israel from Midianite control. This demonstrates the clan's loyalty and readiness to support their kinsman in times of national crisis.

5. Mention in Chronicles: Abi-ezer is also mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:18 , which states: "His sister Hammoleketh gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah." This reference situates Abi-ezer within the broader family tree of the tribe of Manasseh.

Historical and Cultural Context:

Abi-ezer's lineage and the role of his descendants in Israel's history reflect the tribal and familial structures that were central to the social and political organization of ancient Israel. The Abiezrites, as part of the tribe of Manasseh, contributed to the collective identity and military strength of the Israelites during the period of the Judges. The account of Gideon, in particular, underscores the significance of divine intervention and leadership within the clan of Abi-ezer.44. Abiezer -- "my father is help," a Manassite, also a Benjamite
... Abiezer. 45 . "my father is help," a Manassite, also a Benjamite. Transliteration:
Abiezer Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-ay'-zer) Short Definition: Abiezer. ... Abiezer ...
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33. Abi Haezri -- a descendant of Abiezer
Abi Haezri. 32, 33. Abi Haezri. 34 . a descendant of Abiezer. Transliteration:
Abi Haezri Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee'-haw-ez-ree') Short Definition: Abiezrites ...
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Letter R
... Ralston, Thomas N. "Received 1827, Located 1829 * Ramey, Milton "Received 1837 *
Ramsay, Abiezer C. "Received 1832, Located 1840 * Ramsdell, Hezekiah S ...
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Herein is Declared what Befell the Sons of Eli, the Ark, and the ...
... officiated as high priest at first, the son still receiving that honor from the
father which Eleazar bequeathed to his son Phineas; after whom Abiezer his son ...
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March 11. "But Ye are a Chosen Generation, a Peculiar People" (I. ...
... When first he sounded the trumpet of Abiezer there resorted to him more than thirty
thousand men; but these had to be picked, so a first test was applied ...
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Where to Find Fruit
... found, implying perhaps, that we must look for it"not because there is little, or
here and there a cluster, like the grape-gleanings of Abi-ezer; but because ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... them without compunction.** The latter were people of Ophrah,*** brethren of a certain
Jerubbaal (Gideon) who was head of the powerful family of Abiezer.****. ...
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They Shall be Called the Children of God
The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12. <. ...
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The Strait Gate;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Abiezer (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ABIEZER. ab-ie ... 15). To Abiezer and other
sons of Gilead territory was assigned West of the Jordan. In ...
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Abi-ezer (3 Occurrences)
Abi-ezer. Abiezer, Abi-ezer. Abi-e'zer . Multi-Version Concordance Abi-ezer
(3 Occurrences). ... Abiezer, Abi-ezer. Abi-e'zer . Reference Bible.
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Abi-e'zer (6 Occurrences)
... ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites;
and in his course were twenty and four thousand. (See RSV). Abi-ezer, Abi-e ...
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Anathoth (16 Occurrences)
... It was the native place of Abiezer, one of David's "thirty" (2 Samuel 23:27), and
of Jehu, another of his mighty men (1 Chronicles 12:3). It is chiefly notable ...
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Anathothite (4 Occurrences)
... The Anathothites are (1) Abiezer, one of David's thirty heroes (2 Samuel 23:27 1
Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:12), and (2) Jehu who came to David at ...
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An'athoth (19 Occurrences)
... with its suburbs; four cities. (See RSV). 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite,
Mebunnai the Hushathite, (See RSV). 1 Kings 2:26 To ...
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Gleaning (10 Occurrences)
... the men of Ephraim when he declared that the glory of their conquest surpassed his,
as the gleanings of their vineyards did the whole crop of Abiezer (Judges 8 ...
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Annethothite (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, (YLT). 1 Chronicles
11:28 Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-Ezer the Annethothite, (YLT). ...
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Abiezrite (1 Occurrence)
... Father of help, a descendant of Abiezer (Judges 6:11, 24; 8:32). Int. ... ABIEZRITE.
ab-i-ez'-rit, a-bi-ez'-rit: The Gentile adjective of ABIEZER, which see. ...
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Antothite (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Antothite (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 11:28 Ira the
son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite, (KJV WBS). ...
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