Eliezer אֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר
A leader summoned by Ezra.
Who is Eliezer in the Bible?
Eliezer was a Jewish leader summoned by Ezra to the river Ahava during the return of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:16). When Ezra gathered the returning exiles at the river, he discovered that no Levites were present among them, so he sent Eliezer and other leaders to recruit Levites and temple servants to join the journey to Jerusalem. Though the Bible provides no further details about Eliezer's background or specific role, his inclusion among those commissioned by Ezra highlights the importance of ensuring proper religious leadership during the restoration of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Eliezer was one of the leaders summoned by Ezra to the river Ahava during the return of the exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezr.8.16). Ezra had gathered the people at the river and discovered that there were no Levites among them. He then sent for Eliezer and other leaders to bring Levites and temple servants to accompany them on their journey. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Eliezer's role or status among the returning exiles.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:16
"Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיעֶ֫זֶר | ʾĕliyʿezer | Eliezer , the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites |