Ahiezer
“Brother of help, helpful”
Summary
The name of two men in Scripture: the leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness wanderings, and a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
☩Leader of Dan
Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai served as the prince and representative of the tribe of Dan during the exodus from Egypt. He was responsible for numbering his tribe's fighting men and led Dan's encampment on the north side of the tabernacle. On the tenth day of dedication offerings, he presented his tribe's gifts for the tabernacle service, including silver vessels, incense, and various animals for sacrifice.
☩Benjamite Warrior
A second Ahiezer was the chief of the Benjamite warriors who came to David at Ziklag while he was still fleeing from Saul. These men were skilled archers who could shoot arrows and sling stones with either hand, ambidextrous warriors who strengthened David's forces during his time of exile.