A man from the tribe of Manasseh and son of Hammolecheth, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18.
About Abiezer (Son of Hammolecheth)
A descendant of Manasseh (Joshua 17:1–2). Abiezer’s father is not named, but he is listed with the descendants of his mother’s brother, Gilead (1 Chronicles 7:18). In Numbers 26:30, Abiezer’s name is shortened to Iezer, and his family is called Iezerites. Gideon was a part of Abiezer’s family, and they were the first to respond to his call to fight the Midianites (Judges 6:34). Abiezer’s descendants were called Abiezrites (Judges 6:11, 24, 34; 8:32).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Husband of Hammolecheth, Hammolecheth
- Siblings 2
- Ishhod, Mahlah (1 Chronicles 7:18)
- Aunt
- Daughter of Machir
- Uncles 3
- Gilead, Peresh, Sheresh
- Cousins 9
- Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem (Numbers 26:31), Shemida, Hepher, Segub (1 Chronicles 2:21), Ulam, Rakem
Key References
1 Chronicles 7:18
His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
All Scripture References (1)
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 7:18
His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.