Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ahiezer was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
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Ahiezer is mentioned as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his fellow Benjamites, Ahiezer is described as a brave warrior, armed with a bow, and able to shoot arrows and sling stones with either his right or left hand. (1Ch.12.1-2)
These skilled warriors aligned themselves with David and provided valuable military support during his time of exile. The biblical text does not provide any further details about Ahiezer's specific role or exploits in David's army. (1Ch.12.3).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0295
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
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