Ezer עָזֶר
Levite; participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
Who is Ezer in the Bible?
Ezer was a Levite who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the restoration period under Nehemiah (Nehemiah 12:42). As part of the ceremonial celebration that marked the completion of the wall's reconstruction, Ezer joined other Levites in leading the musical worship, which featured singing and instrumental performances on trumpets, cymbals, harps, and lyres (Nehemiah 12:27, 35-36). His involvement in this significant event underscores the vital role that Levites played in the spiritual and worship life of the Jewish community during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Biography
Ezer is mentioned in Neh.12.42 as one of the Levites who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall. The dedication ceremony was a significant event that celebrated the completion of the wall's reconstruction and the restoration of Jerusalem's security and spiritual life. Ezer, along with other Levites, played a role in the musical aspect of the dedication, which included singing and playing instruments such as trumpets, cymbals, harps, and lyres (Neh.12.27, 35-36). The Levites' involvement in the dedication highlights their important role in the worship and spiritual life of the Jewish community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 12:42
"and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עָזֶר |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Hebrew | עָזֶר |