Ezer

Ezer was a son of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath while attempting to steal their livestock.

The name Ezer means “a help”

MaleTribe of EphraimEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:21; referred to as Ezer (עֶ֫זֶר); son of Ephraim; a brother of Shuthelah, Becher, Tahan, Elead and Beriah.

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Family members

Father: Ephraim
Siblings: Becher Beriah Elead Shuthelah Tahan

Alternative names

עֵ֫זֶרEzer

Mentions

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

1 Chronicles 7:21
Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.
1 Chronicles 7:22Referred to, not named
Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.