Abiezer אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר
One of David's mighty men, from Anathoth
Who is Abiezer in the Bible?
Abiezer the Anathothite was one of King David's mighty men, a select group of skilled warriors who served alongside the king during his reign. From the town of Anathoth in Benjamin's territory, Abiezer distinguished himself through his valor in battle and rose to command a division of 24,000 men during the ninth month of the year (2 Samuel 23:27, 1 Chronicles 11:28, 1 Chronicles 27:12). His prominent placement in the official lists of David's mighty men and his appointment as a divisional commander demonstrate that he was both a trusted warrior and a capable military leader in David's army. Abiezer's service exemplifies the kind of loyal, skilled soldiers who formed the backbone of David's military strength and helped establish his kingdom.
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 son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:12
"The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִיעֶ֫זֶר |