father of help; i.e., "helpful." (1.) The second of the three

sons of Hammoleketh, the sister of Gilead. He was the grandson

of Manasseh (1 Chr. 7:18). From his family Gideon sprang (Josh.

17:2; comp. Judg. 6:34; 8:2). He was also called Jeezer (Num.

26:30).



(2.) One of David's thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:27; comp. 1

Chr. 27:12).



(3.) The prince of the tribe of Dan at the Exodus (Num. 1:12).