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Eliezer
help, or court, of my God
אֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר e.li.e.zer
Eliezer (Hebrew: אֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר, e.li.e.zer) means “help, or court, of my God”, by traditional interpretation. Twelve men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Exodus period. In 2025 it was given to 271 children in the United States, ranking 893. Use is rising. Around 8,169 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abijah in 1 Chronicles 7.
Which Eliezer?
Twelve men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Eliezer
son of Moses
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Eliezer
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Eliezer
father of Dodavahu
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Eliezer
descendant of Benjamin; son of Becher
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Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 14 across 6 books
- Bearers
- 12 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 271 | Rising |
| All-time total | 8,169 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 271 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | NY | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 15:2 |
| Last appears | Luke 3:29 |
| Cross-references | 153 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Gershom attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Moses.
- Rehabiah co-occurrence Appears with Rehabiah in 1 Chronicles 23.
- Shebaniah co-occurrence Appears with Shebaniah in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Nethanel co-occurrence Appears with Nethanel in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Dodavahu co-occurrence Appears with Dodavahu in 2 Chronicles 20.
- Joshaphat co-occurrence Appears with Joshaphat in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Amasai co-occurrence Appears with Amasai in 1 Chronicles 15.
- Anathoth co-occurrence Appears with Anathoth in 1 Chronicles 7.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24
§ Eliezer = "God is help"
1) Abraham's Damascene servant
2) a son of Moses
3) a Benjamite
4) a priest who helped move the ark
5) a Reubenite
6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat
7) a Levite chief
8) son of Harim
9) priest with foreign wife
Eliezer was a priest who blew trumpets before the ark of God.
The biblical story
Eliezer is mentioned as one of the priests who blew trumpets before the ark of God when David brought it to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.24). He was part of a procession that included Levites carrying the ark, singers, and other musicians. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of Israelite worship and was used to signal important events.
Key verses
Eliezer appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed–edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
1 Chronicles 15:24
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 15:24