Father or founder of Hushah, of Ephrathah.
Ezer
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:4.
עֵ֫זֶרEzer
The name means “a help.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ezer Written by AI
Ezer is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:4 as a son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah. Ephrathah was the wife of Caleb, son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:19). Ezer is identified as the father of Hushah, which could refer to either an individual or a place associated with him.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ezer, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Treasure. (1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, “dukes,” of Mount Hor (Gen. 36:21, 27). (2.) 1 Chr. 7:21; (3.) 4:4. (4.) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9). (5.) A Levite (Neh. 3:19). (6.) A priest (12:42).
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 4:4
Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.