Abiezer אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר
One of David's mighty men, from Anathoth
Biography
Abiezer the Anathothite was one of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside King David. He was from Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin (2Sa.23.27; 1Ch.11.28). Abiezer also served as one of the commanders of David's army, leading a division of 24,000 men during the ninth month of the year (1Ch.27.12). His inclusion in the lists of David's mighty men and his role as a commander indicate that he was a valiant and trusted soldier in David's service.
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:27
"Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 11:28
"Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:12
"The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. In his division were twenty-four thousand."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר | H0044G |