Lexical Definition
עֵדֶן ʻÊden (ay'-den) Eden N:N-M-P
the same as עֵדֶן (masculine)
Eden.
- § Eden = "pleasure"
- Eden, the region of Adam's home
n pr m loc
1) the first habitat of man after the creation; site unknown
n pr m
2) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
See Greek: παράδεισος
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֵ֣דֶן | Eden | 2Chr.31.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15
- the first habitat of man after the creation
Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. עֵ֫דֶן proper name, of a territory (probably associated by Hebrew with I. עֵדֶן); — district in which lay garden of ׳י home of Adam and Eve: וַיִּטַּע גַּןבְּֿעֵדֶן Gen 2:8, river ׳יֹצֵא מֵע vGen 2:10, ׳קִדְמַתעֿ Gen 4:16 ׳גַּןעֿ Gen 2:15; Gen 3:23; Gen 3:24 (all ᵐ5 Εδεμ); compare ׳כְּגַןעֿ Ezek 36:35; Joel 2:3 and ׳כְּע Isa 51:3 (|| ׳גַּןיֿ), all simile of fertility; גַּןאֱֿלֹהִים ׳ע Ezek 28:13, אֲשֶׁר בְּגַן הָאֱלֹהַים ׳עֲצֵי ע Ezek 31:9, ׳עֲצֵי ע vEzek 31:16 vEzek 31:18, vEzek 31:18 (ᵐ5 Ezekiel Joel ἡ τρυφή; Isaiah παράδεισος).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 2:8 · 2:10 · 2:15 · 3:23 · 3:24 · 4:16 |
| Isaiah | 51:3 |
| Ezekiel | 28:13 · 31:9 · 31:16 · 31:18 · 36:35 |
| Joel | 2:3 |
Profile
Male • Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Eden, along with other Levites, was appointed by Hezekiah to distribute the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to his brethren in their cities. (2Ch.31.15)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15;
- only referred to as Eden עֵדֶן.
Eden is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:15 as one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to distribute the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to their fellow Levites in their cities. He is listed along with Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah as trustworthy individuals chosen for this task.
The context of this passage is Hezekiah's reform of the religious practices in Judah. As part of his efforts to restore proper worship, Hezekiah ordered the people to bring their contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts to the temple (2 Chronicles 31:4-5). The response was overwhelming, and the people brought an abundance of offerings (2 Chronicles 31:6-8).
To ensure the fair distribution of these offerings among the Levites and their families, Hezekiah appointed Eden and the other mentioned Levites to oversee the process. They were responsible for distributing the portions to their brethren in their cities, according to the divisions of the Levitical families (2 Chronicles 31:15-19).
The appointment of Eden and the other Levites for this task highlights the importance of organization and fairness in the administration of the temple resources. It also demonstrates Hezekiah's concern for the well-being of the Levites and their families, ensuring that they received their due portions from the offerings.
Apart from this brief mention, no further information is provided about Eden or his specific role in the distribution process. His inclusion in the narrative emphasizes the Levites' involvement in the practical aspects of temple administration and their role in supporting the religious reforms initiated by King Hezekiah.
All entries for Eden: עֵדֶן