Abiezer (the Anathothite)

A commander in King David's army from Anathoth, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:27.

About Abiezer (the Anathothite)

A member of the tribe of Benjamin from Anathoth and warrior among David’s mighty men, known as “the thirty” (2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 11:28). Abiezer was made leader of the ninth division of the army in the rotation system established by David (1 Chronicles 27:12).

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Key References

2 Samuel 23:27

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

1 Chronicles 11:28

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

1 Chronicles 27:12

The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

All Scripture References (3)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 23:27

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 11:28

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

1 Chronicles 27:12

The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.