Jezer יֵ֫צֶר
Son of Naphtali, founder of the Jezerite clan
Biography
Jezer was one of the sons of Naphtali, as listed in the genealogies of Gen.46.24, Num.26.49, and 1Ch.7.13. He was born during the period when Israel (or 'Jacob') and his family lived in Canaan, before their migration to Egypt. Jezer became the founder of the Jezerite clan within the tribe of Naphtali. In the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, the Jezerite clan is mentioned as one of the clans descended from Naphtali (Num.26.49).
Family
Siblings
- Jahzeel Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.View full profile →
- Guni Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Shillem Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, ancestor of the ShillemitesView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:49
"of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:13
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵ֫צֶר | H3337 |
| Group | Hebrew | יִצְרִי | H3340 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)