Abi-e´zer (father of help, helpful).

1. Eldest son of Gilead, and descendant of Manasseh. Josh. 17:2; 1 Chron. 7:18. (b.c. 1450.) He was the ancestor of the great judge Gideon. [Gideon.]

2. One of David's mighty men. 2 Sam. 23:27; 1 Chron. 11:28; 27:12. (b.c. 1014.)