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Jazer

Jazer, a town in Gilead, allotted to Gad, known for its fertile land and vineyards.

Also known as Jaazer

Jazer was a town located in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. It was conquered by the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 21:32) and later allotted to the tribe of Gad (Numbers 32:1,3,35; Joshua 13:25). The town and its surrounding villages were known for their fertile land, particularly suitable for livestock (Numbers 32:1). Jazer was also designated as a Levitical city (Joshua 21:39; 1Ch.6.81) and served as a location for the Hebronites, a Levite family, to pasture their flocks (1Ch.26.31). The city was famous for its vineyards, which are mentioned in the prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isaiah 16:8,9; Jeremiah 48:32). During the reign of David, Jazer marked the starting point for the census of Israel (2Sa.24.5). The exact location of Jazer is uncertain, but it was likely situated near the border between Gilead and Ammon.

Approximate location: 31.944, 35.728 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas

Bible dictionary

Jaazer, Or Jazer Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(Jehovah helps), a town on the east of Jordan, in or near to Gilead. (Numbers 32:1,3; 1 Chronicles 26:31) We first hear of it in possession of the Amorites, and as taken by Israel after Heshbon, and on their way from thence to Bashan. (Numbers 21:32) It seems to have given its name to a district of dependent or “daughter” towns, (Numbers 21:32) Authorized Version “villages,” 1 Macc. 5:8, the “land of Jazer.” (Numbers 32:1)

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Jazer Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(Jehovah helps). [Jaazer, Or Jazer]

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Jazer Hitchcock Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary (1869)

assistance; helper

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Jazer Hastings Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

JA'ZER, Josh 21:39, or JAA'ZER, Num 21:32, a city of the Ammonites, near the river Jabbok, the ruins of which are still visible at Sar, about 15 miles from Hesban. Sea of, Jer 48:32, may be a lake existing in ancient times near the city of Jazer. There are round pools of water near Sar, but scholars have not agreed what the Sea of Jazer refers to.

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Jazer Schaff Schaff’s Dictionary of the Bible

JA'ZER, Josh 21:39, or JAA'ZER, Num 21:32, a city of the Ammonites, near the river Jabbok, the ruins of which are still visible at Sar, about 15 miles from Hesban. Sea of, Jer 48:32, may be a lake existing in ancient times near the city of Jazer. There are round pools of water near Sar, but scholars have not agreed what the Sea of Jazer refers to.

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Where Jazer appears

12 verses in 6 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3270

Numbers4
Joshua2
2 Samuel1
1 Chronicles2
Isaiah2
Jeremiah1

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