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).