The meaning of Eber in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

beyond.

  • . The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Genesis 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Numbers 24:24). In Luke 3:35 he is called Heber.

  • One of the seven heads of the families of the Gadites (I Chronicles 5:13).

  • The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite (8:12).

  • One of the heads of the familes of Benjamites in Jerusalem (22).

  • The head of the priestly family of Amok in the time of Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:20).


    See more on the meaning of Eber in the Bible:
    Eber {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
    Eber {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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