Person Old Testament
Ezer
Ezer was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:9.
Why it matters. Gadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ezer
Ezer is mentioned in 1Ch.12.9 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. The Gadites were known for their bravery and skill in battle, and they were among the first to support David during his time of exile (1Ch.12.8). Ezer and his fellow Gadites were described as "mighty and experienced warriors" who were "expert with shield and spear" (1Ch.12.8). They played a significant role in helping David establish his kingdom and were known for their loyalty and valor.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)