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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: Ahiezer</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ahiezer.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><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/numbers/1-12.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/a/ahiezer.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> > Ahiezer</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/a/ahiel.htm" title="Ahiel">◄</a> Ahiezer <a href="/topical/a/ahie'zer.htm" title="Ahie'zer">►</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="#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>Ahiezer is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the Israelite tribal organization and military leadership during the wilderness period. His name, Ahiezer, means "my brother is help" or "brother of help," reflecting a common practice in Hebrew culture of names signifying familial or divine assistance.<br><br><b>Tribal Leader of Dan</b><br><br>Ahiezer is identified as the son of Ammishaddai and serves as the leader of the tribe of Dan during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role is primarily administrative and military, as he is responsible for the organization and mobilization of his tribe. The tribe of Dan is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descending from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant.<br><br>In the Book of Numbers, Ahiezer is listed among the leaders who were chosen to assist Moses and Aaron in the census of the Israelites. <a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a> states, "from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai." This census was crucial for organizing the tribes for both encampment and battle, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Role in the Encampment and March</b><br><br>Ahiezer's leadership is further highlighted in the arrangement of the Israelite camp and their order of march. According to <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a> , "On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai as the leader of the Danites." The tribe of Dan, under Ahiezer's leadership, was positioned on the north side of the tabernacle, indicating their strategic role in the protection and movement of the Israelite community.<br><br><b>Military Contributions</b><br><br>Ahiezer's responsibilities extended to military contributions, as the tribes were not only organized for worship and community life but also for defense and conquest. <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Numbers 10:25</a> records, "Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out, under their standard, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command." This passage underscores Ahiezer's role in leading his tribe during the Israelites' journey, ensuring their readiness for any challenges they might face.<br><br><b>Significance in Israelite History</b><br><br>Ahiezer's mention in the biblical narrative, though brief, is significant in understanding the structure and leadership of the Israelite tribes during a formative period in their history. His leadership exemplifies the organized and divinely ordained system that guided the Israelites through the wilderness and towards the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>Ahiezer's legacy, as recorded in the Scriptures, serves as a testament to the importance of faithful leadership and the role of each tribe in the collective mission of the people of Israel. His contributions, though not extensively detailed, are integral to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey and their covenant relationship with God.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ahiezer</span><p>brother of assistance<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ahiezer</span><p>(<i>brother of help</i>). <ol> <li>Son of Ammishaddai, hereditary chieftain of the tribe of Dan. (<a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">2:25</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">7:66</a>) (B.C. 1490).</li> <li>The Benjamite chief of a body of archers in the time of David. (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a>) (B.C. 1050.)</li> </ol><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Brother of help; i.e., "helpful." <p>(1.) The chief of the tribe of Dan at the time of the Exodus (<a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">2:25</a>; <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">10:25</a>).<p>(2.) The chief of the Benjamite slingers that repaired to David at Ziklag (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">AHIEZER</span><p>a-hi-e'-zer ('achi`ezer, "brother is help"):<br><br>(1) A son of Ammishaddai, a Danite prince, who acted as representative of his tribe on several occasions. (See <a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66, 71</a>; 10:25.)<br><br>(2) One of the mighty men or warriors, who joined David at Ziklag when a furtive before Saul (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/295.htm"><span class="l">295. Achiezer -- "my brother is help," two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> "my brother is help," two Israelites. Transliteration: Achiezer Phonetic Spelling:<br> (akh-ee-eh'-zer) Short Definition: <b>Ahiezer</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Ahiezer</b> (6). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/295.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ahiezer</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>AHIEZER</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Ahiezer</b> (6<br> Occurrences). Numbers 1:12 Of Dan: <b>Ahiezer</b> the son of Ammishaddai. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ahiezer.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ammishaddai.htm"><span class="l">Ammishaddai (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary People of the Almighty, the father of <b>Ahiezer</b>, who was<br> chief of the Danites at the time of the Exodus (Numbers 1:12; 2:25). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ammishaddai.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ammishad'dai.htm"><span class="l">Ammishad'dai (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 1:12 Of Dan, <b>Ahiezer</b> the son of Ammishaddai. <b>...</b> Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day<br><b>Ahiezer</b> the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan: (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ammishad'dai.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ahie'zer.htm"><span class="l">Ahie'zer (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ahie'zer. <b>Ahiezer</b>, Ahie'zer. Ahi-e'zer . <b>...</b> Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day <b>Ahiezer</b><br> the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan: (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ahie'zer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ahi-e'zer.htm"><span class="l">Ahi-e'zer (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ahi-e'zer. Ahie'zer, Ahi-e'zer. Ahihud . Multi-Version Concordance Ahi-e'zer<br> (3 Occurrences). Numbers 1:12 Of Dan, <b>Ahiezer</b> the son of Ammishaddai. (See RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ahi-e'zer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm"><span class="l">Dan (71 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The prince of the tribe was <b>Ahiezer</b> (Numbers 1:12). <b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS<br> YLT NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 1:12 Of Dan: <b>Ahiezer</b> the son of Ammishaddai. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dan.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/companies.htm"><span class="l">Companies (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:25 "On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their<br> divisions: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be <b>Ahiezer</b> the son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/companies.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shemaah.htm"><span class="l">Shemaah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> shema`-ah; Codex Vaticanus Ama, Codex Alexandrinus Samaa, Lucian, Asma): A Benjamite,<br> who was the father, according to the Massoretic Text, of <b>Ahiezer</b> and Joash <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shemaah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flag.htm"><span class="l">Flag (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Numbers 2:25 On the north side will be the flag of the children of Dan,<br> with <b>Ahiezer</b>, the son of Ammishaddai, as their chief. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flag.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/divisions.htm"><span class="l">Divisions (92 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:25 "On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their<br> divisions: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be <b>Ahiezer</b> the son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/divisions.htm - 37k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Dan-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Dan in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><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">Ahiezer (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a></span><br />Of Dan: <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span> the son of Ammishaddai. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a></span><br />"On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span> the son of Ammishaddai. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66</a></span><br />On the tenth day <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span> the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Numbers 7:71</a></span><br />and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span> the son of Ammishaddai.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Numbers 10:25</a></span><br />The standard of the camp of the children of Dan, which was the rearward of all the camps, set forward according to their armies. <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span> the son of Ammishaddai was over his army.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a></span><br />The chief was <span class="boldtext">Ahiezer</span>; then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth, and Beracah, and Jehu the Anathothite,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer.htm">Ahiezer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ahiezer--captain_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm">Ahiezer: Captain of the Tribe of Dan</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ahiezer--captain_of_the_tribe_of_dan--contributes_to_the_tabernacle.htm">Ahiezer: Captain of the Tribe of Dan: Contributes to the Tabernacle</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ahiezer--one_of_david's_valiant_men.htm">Ahiezer: One of David's Valiant Men</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ahiezer.htm">Ahiezer (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ahi-e'zer.htm">Ahi-e'zer (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/ahiel.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ahiel"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ahiel" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/ahie'zer.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ahie'zer"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ahie'zer" /></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>