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H295 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲחִיעֶזֶר
Achiezer
Proper noun -- personal name
Ahiezer / My Brother is Help

Definition

A personal name meaning 'my brother is help,' from ach and ezer (help). Chief of the tribe of Dan during Israel's wilderness journey.

Usage & Theological Significance

Achiezer led Dan in the census, camp arrangement, and wilderness march (Numbers 1:12; 7:66; 10:25). The word ezer -- used for Eve and for God as Israel's helper -- is deeply theological. God's help flows through covenant community. Christ is with us always (Matthew 28:20).

Key Bible Verses

Numbers 1:12 From Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Numbers 7:66 Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, the chief of Dan, made an offering.
Numbers 10:25 Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai was over Dan's forces.
Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Matthew 28:20 I am with you always, to the end of the age.

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