Eliezer
Eliezer (Abraham's Steward)
Mentioned in 1910 BC traditional (Jones)
“Of Damascus,” the “steward” (R.V., “possessor”) of Abraham’s house (Gen. 15:2, 3). It was probably he who headed the embassy sent by Abraham to the old home of his family in Padan-aram to seek a wife for his son Isaac.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 1 verse
- Mentioned in the era of the Patriarchs, 1996–1707 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Abraham.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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- likely location: Damascus1
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Mentions
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Eliezer 15 |
| KJV | Eliezer 15 |
| ASV | Eliezer 15 |
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Genesis1 verse
- 15:2
But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
“Of Damascus,” the “steward” (R.V., “possessor”) of Abraham’s house (Gen. 15:2, 3). It was probably he who headed the embassy sent by Abraham to the old home of his family in Padan-aram to seek a wife for his son Isaac. The account of this embassy is given at length in Gen. 24.