Ezer עָזֶר

Male H5827 1 book

Levite; participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.

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 content
Nehemiah 1 verse
  • Nehemiah 12:42

    "and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עָזֶר H5827
(same ref[s] as previous) Hebrew עָזֶר H5827