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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Eber:

beyond. (1.). The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Gen 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Num 24:24). In Luk 3:35 he is called Heber.

(2.) One of the seven heads of the families of the Gadites (1Ch 5:13).

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

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

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

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Eber:

one that passes; anger

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Eber:

e'-ber (‘ebher; Eber, in Gen; Obed, in Ch):

(1) Occurs in the genealogies (Ge 10:21,25; 11:14 ff) as the great-grandson of Shem and father of Peleg and Joktan. The word means "the other side," "across," and the form "Hebrew," which is derived from it, is intended to denote the people or tribe who came "from the other, side of the river" (i.e. the Euphrates), from Haran (Ge 11:31), whence Abraham and his dependents migrated to Canaan.

(2) A Gadite (1Ch 5:13).

(3) & (4) Two Benjamites (1Ch 8:12,22).

(5) The head of a priestly family (Ne 12:20).

Written by A. C. Grant

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Eber:

(the region beyond).

(1.) Son of Salah, and great‐grandson of Shem (Genesis 10:24; 1 Chronicles 1:19). (B.C. 2277‐1813) For confusion between Eber and Heber, SEE [HEBER].

(2.) Son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:12). (B.C. 1400)

(3.) A priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua (Nehemiah 12:20). (B.C. 445)

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