Ezri עֶזְרִי

Male H5836 1 book

Overseer of David's agricultural workers.

Biography

Ezri is mentioned in 1Ch.27.26 as the overseer of King David's agricultural workers who tilled the soil. He was responsible for managing the laborers who worked in the fields, likely ensuring that the king's lands were properly cultivated and productive. This brief mention of Ezri provides insight into the organization and administration of David's kingdom, showing that he had appointed officials to oversee various aspects of the economy and agriculture.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 27:26

    "Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עֶזְרִי H5836
Encyclopedia Article

Ezri

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ez'-ril (Ezril, the King James Version Esril):

One who had married a foreign wife ( /APC 1Esdras 9:34); called Azarel in Ezr 10:41.

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