Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Ahiezer
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:3.
אֲחִיעֶ֫זֶרAhiezer
The name means “brother of assistance.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ahiezer Written by AI
Ahiezer is mentioned as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his fellow Benjamites, Ahiezer is described as a brave warrior, armed with a bow, and able to shoot arrows and sling stones with either his right or left hand. (1 Chronicles 12:1 to 2) These skilled warriors aligned themselves with David and provided valuable military support during his time of exile. The biblical text does not provide any further details about Ahiezer's specific role or exploits in David's army. (1 Chronicles 12:3).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ahiezer, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Brother of help; i.e., “helpful.” (1.) The chief of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:12; 2:25; 10:25).
(2.) The chief of the Benjamite slingers that repaired to David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:3).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 12:3
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
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