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Joezer
he that aids
יוֹעֶ֫זֶר yo.e.zer
Joezer (Hebrew: יוֹעֶ֫זֶר, yo.e.zer) means “he that aids”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 12:6. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Azarel in 1 Chronicles 12.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Joezer
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 12:6 |
Names connected to this one
- Isshiah co-occurrence Appears with Isshiah in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Elkanah co-occurrence Appears with Elkanah in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Jashobeam co-occurrence Appears with Jashobeam in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Azarel co-occurrence Appears with Azarel in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Korah co-occurrence Appears with Korah in 1 Chronicles 12.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.6
§ Joezer = "Jehovah is help"
a Korhite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
Joezer, a Korahite warrior, was among the Benjaminites who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from Saul.
The biblical story
Joezer is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.12.6 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was seeking refuge from King Saul. He is described as a Korahite, which may indicate that he belonged to the Levitical clan of Korah. Joezer was part of a group of skilled archers and slingers from the tribe of Benjamin who came to support David during this challenging time. The chronicler highlights the bravery and military expertise of these men, noting that they were "armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right-handed or left-handed" (1Ch.12.2). Joezer's presence among David's supporters demonstrates his loyalty to the future king and his belief in David's divine appointment, even while Saul was still in power.
Key verses
Joezer appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
1 Chronicles 12:6
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 12:6