Ezer עֵ֫זֶר

Male Tribe of Judah H5829G 1 book

Father or founder of Hushah, of Ephrathah.

Who is Ezer in the Bible?

Ezer was a biblical figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:4 as the son of Hur and the grandson of Caleb through his wife Ephrathah. He is identified as the father or founder of Hushah, which may have been either a person or a settlement named after him. Very little is known about Ezer beyond this genealogical reference, as he appears only once in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his place within the lineage of Caleb and the early descendants of Judah, connecting him to an important family line in Israel's tribal history.

Biography

Ezer is mentioned in 1Ch.4.4 as a son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah. Ephrathah was the wife of Caleb, son of Hezron (1Ch.2.19, 50). Ezer is identified as the father of Hushah, which could refer to either an individual or a place associated with him.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:4

    "Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew עֵ֫זֶר