Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(father of help). (1) Eldest son of Gilead and head of a family in tribe of Manasseh (Josh. 17:2; 1 Chron. 7:18). (2) One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:27; 1 Chron. 11:28; 27:12).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Gilead, a descendant of Manasseh (Josh. 17:1-2), most probably the same is alluded to in Numbers 26:30, under the contracted form of JEEZER. Abiezer became a family name: Gideon blew a trumpet, and Abiezer was gathered after him (Judg. 6:34; 8:2).
2. One of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:27; 1 Chron. 11:28; 27:12).
3. Son of Hammoleketh, and nephew of Gilead (1 Chron. 7:18).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Abiy`ezer
Meaning:
from 1 and 5829; father of help (i.e. helpful); Abiezer, the name of two Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
father of help
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A father’s help or strength; helpful:―name of two Israelites [JEEZER], Josh. 17:2. {Patris auxilium}