Lexical Definition

‎עֵבֵר‎ ʻÊbêr (ay'-ber) Eber N:N-M-P
the same as ‎עֵבֶר‎

Eber, Heber.

1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan
2) a Gadite chief
3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim
4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak
5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua

See Greek: Ἐβέρ

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
וָעֵ֖בֶר and Eber 1Chr.8.22

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. ‎עֵ֫בֶר‎ proper name, masculine Eber (perhaps eponym of Hebrews, form inferred from ‎עִבְרִי‎, compare references there); —

1. 'son' of Shelah, and 'grandson' of Arpachshad Gen 10:24 (J) = 1Chr 1:18; Gen 11:14; Gen 11:15 (P); 'father' of Peleg and Joktan Gen 10:25 (J; with especially reference to Joktan vGen 10:26 ff., i.e. to Arabians) = 1Chr 1:19 (compare v1Chr 1:20ff.), of Peleg specifically Gen 11:16; Gen 11:17 (P; with especially reference to Abraham vGen 11:26f.) compare 1Chr 1:25 (see v1Chr 1:27f.); in Gen 10:21 (J) Shem is called ‎אֲבִי כָּלבְּֿנֵיעֵֿבֶר‎; ᵐ5 Εβερ. — ‎׳‎‎ע‎ Num 24:24 perhaps (si vera lectio) belongs not here ( = ‎עִבְרִים‎ Hebrews, ᵐ5 Ἐβραίους, so Thes), but below I. ‎עֵבֶר‎ = the (land) beyond (the river), || ‎אַשּׁוּר‎, so Di Kau.

2. a Gadite chief 1Chr 5:13, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Εβερ.

3. Benjamite names:
a. 1Chr 8:12, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Αβερ.
b. 1Chr 8:22 (‎עֵבֶר‎ van d. H. Ginsb; ‎עֶבֶד‎ Baer), ᵐ5 Ωβδη, A Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Αβερ.

4. a priest Neh 12:20 ᵐ5L Αβεδ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 10:21 · 10:24 · 10:25 · 10:26 · 11:14 · 11:15 · 11:16 · 11:17 · 11:26
Numbers 24:24
1 Chronicles 1:18 · 1:19 · 1:20 · 1:25 · 1:27 · 5:13 · 8:12 · 8:22
Nehemiah 12:20

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Male • Son of Shashak • Son of Shashak, a Benjamite

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eber was a son of Shashak and a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy of the Benjamites. (1Ch.8.22)

Eber is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 8:22 as one of the sons of Shashak, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brothers Ishpan, Heber, Eliel, Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, Iphdeiah, and Penuel.

The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Rachel, and his descendants settled in the region allotted to them in the Promised Land.

Eber and his brothers are mentioned in the context of the descendants of Jeroham, who is listed as one of the heads of families living in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:27). The mention of these Benjamite descendants living in Jerusalem suggests that this genealogy may have been compiled after the return from the Babylonian exile when many Israelites resettled in Jerusalem.

The inclusion of Eber in this genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. It also demonstrates the detailed record-keeping of the Chronicler, who sought to preserve the genealogical history of the tribes of Israel.

Apart from this brief mention, no further information is provided about Eber or his specific role within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and their connection to the larger history of Israel.

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