“Of the Abi-ezrites.” A city of Manasseh, 6 miles south-west of Shechem, the residence of Gideon ([Judg. 6:11](/judg#Judg.6.11); [8:27](/judg#Judg.8.27), [32](/judg#Judg.8.32)). After his great victory over the Midianites, he slew at this place the captive kings (8:18-21). He then assumed the function of high priest, and sought to make Ophrah what Shiloh should have been. This thing “became a snare” to Gideon and his house. After Gideon’s death his family resided here till they were put to death by Abimelech ([Judg. 9:5](/judg#Judg.9.5)). It is identified with Ferata.