Eber
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Eber [N] [H] [S]. 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 ( 1 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 ). These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Eber". "Easton's Bible Dictionary"..
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M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Eber". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".