Lexical Definition
עֶדֶר ʻEder (eh'-der) Eder N:N-M-P
from עֲדַר; an arrangement (i.e. drove)
Ader.
- § Ader = "flock"
- Eder, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite, son of Beriah, chief of the inhabitants of Aijalon
1a) also 'Eder'
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָעָֽדֶר | and Eder | 1Chr.8.15 |
| ΄Εδερ | Eder | LXX.Josh.15.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.15
- son of: Beriah (בְּרִיעָה)
- brother of: Arad (עֲרָד), Ahio (אַחְיוֹ), Shashak (שָׁשַׁק), Jeremoth (יְרִימוֹת), Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה), Michael (מִיכָאֵל), Ishpah (יִשְׁפָּה) and Joha (יוֹחָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עֶ֫דֶר] proper name, masculine a Benjamite, עָ֑דֶר 1Chr 8:15 ᵐ5 Ωδηδ, A Ωδερ, ᵐ5L Αδαρ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:15 |
Profile
Male • Son of Beriah • Descendant of Benjamin, son of Beriah
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eder was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned as one of the sons of Beriah in the genealogy of the Benjamites. (1Ch.8.15)
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.15;
- only referred to as Eder עֶדֶר;
- son of Beriah בְּרִיעָה;
- a brother of Arad עֲרָד, Ahio אַחְיוֹ, Shashak שָׁשַׁק, Jeremoth יְרִימוֹת, Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה, Michael מִיכָאֵל, Ishpah יִשְׁפָּה and Joha יוֹחָא.
Eder is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 8:15 as one of the sons of Beriah, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brothers Zebadiah and Arad.
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.
Eder and his brothers are mentioned in the context of the descendants of Elpaal, who is identified as one of the sons of Shaharaim (1 Chronicles 8:12). The genealogy then proceeds to list the sons of Beriah, including Eder.
The mention of Eder 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 Eder 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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