Bezer בֶּ֫צֶר
Descendant of Asher through Helem
Who is Bezer in the Bible?
Bezer was a descendant of the tribe of Asher through his father Helem, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:37. He appears in the genealogical records of the Israelites but no further details about his personal life or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His mention in the tribal genealogy underscores the biblical emphasis on preserving family lineage and ancestral records, which was particularly important for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights among the people of Israel.
Biography
Bezer is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a descendant of Helem (1 Ch. 7:37). Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bore his name. No further details about Bezer's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Asher.
Family
Siblings
- Suah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- Harnepher Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shual Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beri Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- Imrah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Hod Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shamma Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- Shilshah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Ithran Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beera Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
"Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּ֫צֶר | Betser , a place in Palestine; also an Israelite |
Bezer
(De 4:43; Jos 20:8). The same city was assigned by lot as place of residence to the children of Merari of the Levite tribe (Jos 21:36; 1Ch 6:63,78). Driver, HDB, suggests the identity of Bezer with Bozrah (Septuagint, Bosor) (Jer 48:24). Besheir has been suggested as the present site. According to the manuscript it was forti fied by Mesha.
(2) A son of Zophah of the house of Asher (1Ch 7:37).
A. L. Breslich
be'-zeth (Bezeth): A place in the neighborhood of Jerusalem to which Bacchides withdrew and where he slew several deserters (1 Macc 7:19). Possibly the same as Bezetha (see JERUSALEM)