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H290 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲחִיעֶזֶר
Achiezer
Proper noun, masculine
Ahiezer (brother is help)

Definition

Ahiezer (אֲחִיעֶזֶר) is a proper name meaning my brother is help, from ach (brother) and ezer (help). Two men bear this name: the leader of the tribe of Dan in the wilderness, and a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.

Usage & Theological Significance

The name Ahiezer reflects the covenant community's understanding of brotherhood as a source of divine help. In Christ this finds its fullness — He is not ashamed to call them brothers (Hebrews 2:11). True brotherhood in the body of Christ is an extension of God's own help, made tangible through mutual support among believers.

Key Bible Verses

Numbers 1:12 from Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Numbers 2:25 The chief of the people of Dan being Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, the chief of the people of Dan.
1 Chronicles 12:3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, both sons of Shemaah of Gibeah.
Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

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