Eliezer

Eliezer was the leader of the tribe of Reuben during King David's reign.

The name Eliezer means “help, or court, of my God”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:16; only referred to as Eliezer (אֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר); a son of Zichri.

Glossary entries

Eliezer

Family members

Father

Zichri

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Eliezer without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
  2. 1 Chronicles 27:22Referred to, not named
    …and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.