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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Ezri</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/ezri.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/27-26.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/ezri.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Ezri</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/ezra's_reforms.htm" title="Ezra's Reforms">◄</a> Ezri <a href="/topical/naves/e/ezri--an_overseer_of_king_david.htm" title="Ezri: An Overseer of King David">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Ezri is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of King David's reign. His name, Ezri, is derived from the Hebrew root "עזר" (ezer), meaning "help" or "helper," which reflects a common theme in biblical names that denote divine assistance or support.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Ezri is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>, where he is identified as one of the officials in King David's administration. The passage reads:<br><br>"Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil." (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>)<br><br>This verse places Ezri in a significant administrative role, overseeing agricultural activities. His responsibilities would have included managing the labor force that worked the fields, ensuring the productivity and sustenance of the kingdom's agricultural resources. This position was crucial for the economic stability and food supply of Israel during David's reign.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, agriculture was the backbone of society, and those who managed agricultural operations held positions of considerable importance. The role of overseeing the workers in the fields would have required leadership skills, knowledge of farming practices, and the ability to coordinate large groups of laborers. Ezri's position indicates that he was a trusted and capable leader within David's administration.<br><br>The mention of Ezri as "son of Kelub" provides a familial link, although Kelub is not widely referenced elsewhere in the biblical text. This lack of additional information about Kelub suggests that Ezri's prominence is primarily due to his role and responsibilities rather than his lineage.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>Ezri's role as an overseer of agricultural workers can be seen as part of the broader biblical theme of stewardship. In the biblical narrative, stewardship is a recurring concept, where individuals are entrusted with responsibilities to manage and care for God's creation. Ezri's management of the fields aligns with this theme, as he would have been responsible for ensuring that the land was cultivated effectively to provide for the needs of the people.<br><br>Furthermore, the mention of Ezri in the context of King David's administration highlights the organized and structured nature of David's kingdom. It reflects the biblical portrayal of David as a wise and effective ruler who appointed capable individuals to manage various aspects of the kingdom's affairs.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>Ezri, though briefly mentioned, represents the many individuals who played vital roles in the functioning of ancient Israelite society. His position underscores the importance of agriculture in the biblical world and the necessity of skilled leadership in maintaining the well-being of the nation. Through his service, Ezri contributed to the prosperity and stability of King David's reign, embodying the biblical principle of faithful stewardship.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ezri</span><p>my help<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ezri</span><p>(<i>help of Jehovah</i>), son of Chelub, superintendent of King David's farm-laborers. (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>) (B.C. 1014.).<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Help of Jehovah, the son of Chelub. He superintended, under David, those who "did the work of the field for tillage" (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EZRI</span><p>ez'-ri (`ezri, "my help"; Ezrai, or Ezdri):<br><br>"Ezri, the son of Chelub," appointed by David to be superintendent of agriculture (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5836.htm"><span class="l">5836. <b>Ezri</b> -- "my help," an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5835, 5836. <b>Ezri</b>. 5837 . "my help," an Israelite. Transliteration: <b>Ezri</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ez-ree') Short Definition: <b>Ezri</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Ezri</b> (1). <b>Ezri</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5836.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/anonymous/daily_light_on_the_daily_path/october_3_evening.htm"><span class="l">October 3 Evening</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Jehonathan: and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of<br> the ground was <b>Ezri</b>: and over the vineyards was Shimei. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/october 3 evening.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/ezri.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ezri</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>EZRI</b>. ez'-ri (`<b>ezri</b>, "my help"; Ezrai, or Ezdri): "<b>Ezri</b>, the son of Chelub," appointed<br> by David to be superintendent of agriculture (1 Chronicles 27:26). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezri.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chelub.htm"><span class="l">Chelub (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Wellhausen (De gentibus et familiis Judaeis) reads kalebh ben chezron. (2) Father<br> of <b>Ezri</b> (1 Chronicles 27:26), one of the officers of David. See GENEALOGY. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chelub.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kelub.htm"><span class="l">Kelub (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Kelub (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 27:26 Over those who did the work of the field<br> for tillage of the ground was <b>Ezri</b> the son of Chelub: (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kelub.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/field-workers.htm"><span class="l">Field-workers (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). 1 Chronicles 27:26 <b>Ezri</b>, the son of Chelub, had authority over the<br> field-workers and farmers; (BBE). Field-work, Field-workers. Fierce . Reference <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/field-workers.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/farmed.htm"><span class="l">Farmed (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> God; (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 27:26 <b>Ezri</b>, the son of Chelub, had authority<br> over the field-workers and farmers; (See NIV). Ezekiel 36:34 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/farmed.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/farmers.htm"><span class="l">Farmers (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the crops. (WEB). 1 Chronicles 27:26 <b>Ezri</b>, the son of Chelub, had authority<br> over the field-workers and farmers; (BBE). 2 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/farmers.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tillage.htm"><span class="l">Tillage (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WBS). 1 Chronicles 27:26 Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of<br> the ground was <b>Ezri</b> the son of Chelub: (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tillage.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tilling.htm"><span class="l">Tilling (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Tilling (4 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 27:26 and over them that did the work of the<br> field for tillage of the ground was <b>Ezri</b> the son of Chelub; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tilling.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tilled.htm"><span class="l">Tilled (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 27:26 and over them that did the work of the field for tillage<br> of the ground was <b>Ezri</b> the son of Chelub; (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tilled.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezril.htm"><span class="l">Ezril</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezril.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ezri (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a></span><br />Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was <span class="boldtext">Ezri</span> the son of Chelub: <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/ezri.htm">Ezri</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ezri--an_overseer_of_king_david.htm">Ezri: An Overseer of King David</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chelub.htm">Chelub (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kelub.htm">Kelub (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/field-workers.htm">Field-workers (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/farmed.htm">Farmed (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/farmers.htm">Farmers (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tillage.htm">Tillage (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tilling.htm">Tilling (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tilled.htm">Tilled (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezril.htm">Ezril</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezra's.htm">Ezra's (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/agricultural.htm">Agricultural (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers (76 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/soil.htm">Soil (59 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/workmen.htm">Workmen (52 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worked.htm">Worked (145 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/ezra's_reforms.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ezra's Reforms"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ezra's Reforms" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ezri--an_overseer_of_king_david.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ezri: An Overseer of King David"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ezri: An Overseer of King David" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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