Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ezer was a son of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath while attempting to steal their livestock.
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Ezer was one of the sons of Ephraim, the son of Joseph (1Ch.7.21). He was born in Egypt before the Israelites' exodus. Ezer, along with his brother Elead, was killed by the men of Gath when they went to raid the livestock of the Gathites (1Ch.7.21). This event caused great grief to their father, Ephraim, who mourned for many days. The incident highlights the ongoing conflicts between the Israelites and the inhabitants of Canaan during their early history.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5829
Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.
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