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Abiezer
father of help
אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר a.vi.e.zer
Abiezer (Hebrew: אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר, a.vi.e.zer) means “father of help”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name. In 2014 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 27.
Which Abiezer?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Abiezer
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Abiezer
descendant of Manasseh; son of Hammolecheth
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 2014 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2014 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 12 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 7 in 2001 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 23:27 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:12 |
| Cross-references | 25 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ishhod attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Hammolecheth.
- Hammolecheth co-occurrence Appears with Hammolecheth in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Ishhod co-occurrence Appears with Ishhod in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Mahlah co-occurrence Appears with Mahlah in 1 Chronicles 7.
- Ira co-occurrence Appears with Ira in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ikkesh co-occurrence Appears with Ikkesh in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Sibbecai co-occurrence Appears with Sibbecai in 2 Samuel 23.
- Tekoa co-occurrence Appears with Tekoa in 1 Chronicles 11.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18 and Hammolecheth (H4447);
brother of: Ishhod (H0379) and Mahlah (H4244H)
§ Abiezer = "my father is help"
1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister
2) a Benjamite, warrior of David
Abiezer, son of Hammolecheth, was a descendant of Manasseh and is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe.
The biblical story
Abiezer is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.7.18 as a son of Hammolecheth, who was a descendant of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh, which is given in the context of the census of the Israelites. No other information is provided about Abiezer's life, his role within the tribe, or any descendants he may have had. It is important to note that this Abiezer is a different individual from the Abiezer mentioned as one of David's mighty men.
Key verses
Abiezer appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
1 Chronicles 7:18
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 7:18