Both Testaments · Major figure
Eliezer
A name shared by Abraham's steward and several other figures in the Old and New Testaments.
The name Eliezer refers to multiple individuals, most notably Abraham's trusted steward from Damascus mentioned in Genesis 15. Other figures bearing this name include a son of Moses, various priests, and an ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke's genealogy. The name signifies God as a helper, reflecting the diverse roles these men played throughout biblical history.
In the text
- Verses
- 14
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- Genesis 15:2
- Last appears
- Luke 3:29
Where Eliezer appears
14 verses · 11 chaptersIn the same books
- Merari30 versesThe third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle structure.
- Kohath31 versesThe second son of Levi and ancestor of the Kohathite clan, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle.
- Korah28 versesA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, resulting in divine judgment.
- Gershon27 versesThe eldest son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite clan of Levites responsible for the Tabernacle curtains.
- Shem17 versesThe eldest son of Noah who received his father's blessing and became the ancestor of the Semitic peoples.
- Jehiel15 versesA name shared by several Levites, priests, and officials serving during the reigns of David, Hezekiah, and Ezra.
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