Bible Dictionary

Abiezrite

People & Groups • Old Testament

An Abiezrite was a descendant or member of the family of Abiezer. Gideon and his clan were known by this designation.

Definition

An Abiezrite was a descendant or member of the family of Abiezer. The term is the gentilic, or family designation, formed from the name Abiezer.

The Abiezrites were the family or clan to which Gideon belonged. The designation is used for the descendants of Abiezer.

The name identifies a family of Manasseh associated with Abiezer and his descendants.

Judges 6:11 Judges 6:24

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Father of help, a descendant of Abiezer (Judg. 6:11, 24; 8:32).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>ab-i-ez'-rit, a-bi-ez'-rit: The Gentile adjective of ABIEZER, which see.</p>