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 Chronicles 7:18). From his family Gideon sprang (Joshua 17:2; Comp. Judges 6:34; 8:2). He was also called Jeezer (Numbers 26:30).

(2.) One of David's thirty warriors (2 Samuel 23:27; Comp. 1 Chronicles 27:12).

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