Eliezer
maleExodusMeaning: “God is my help”
The second son of Moses and Zipporah, named in gratitude for God’s deliverance.
Biography
Eliezer is the second son of Moses and Zipporah. Moses named him "God is my help," explaining, "the God of my father… delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh" (Exodus 18:4). His name is a standing testimony to God's protection of Moses. His descendants too were counted among the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:15, 17).
Life Timeline
Born to Moses; named for God’s deliverance
On the Bible timeline
Eliezer belongs to the The Exodus & Wilderness era (c. 1446 BC (early) / 1260 BC (late)).
- c. 1446 BC (early) / 1260 BC (late)The Exodus from Egypt
- c. 1446 BCThe Law Given at Sinai
- c. 1406 BCThe Conquest of Canaan
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Themes & lessons from Eliezer
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Eliezer appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
3 verses in 2 booksExodus1 verse
Exodus 18:4
And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh: Eliezer: that is, My God is an help
1 Chronicles2 verses
1 Chronicles 23:15
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.
1 Chronicles 23:17
And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. the chief: or, the first very many: Heb. were highly multiplied
Frequently asked about Eliezer
Who was Eliezer in the Bible?
The second son of Moses and Zipporah, named in gratitude for God’s deliverance.
What does the name Eliezer mean?
The name Eliezer means “God is my help”.
What did Eliezer do in the Bible?
Eliezer served as levite.
Who were Eliezer's parents?
Eliezer was the child of Moses, Zipporah.
Where does Eliezer appear in the Bible?
Eliezer is mentioned 3 times across 2 books: Exodus, 1 Chronicles.
What can we learn from Eliezer?
The story of Eliezer touches on themes of levites, the, desert, journey of israel through the, kenites, the, zipporah — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Eliezer's life.
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