Eder עֶ֫דֶר
Descendant of Benjamin, son of Beriah
Biography
Eder is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.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 (1Ch.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.
Family
Siblings
- Arad Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahA Benjamite, son of Beriah.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahSon of Beriah, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Shashak Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahBenjamite leader and descendant of ElpaalView full profile →
- Jeremoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Ishpah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahDescendant of Benjamin through Beriah.View full profile →
- Joha MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors from the Tizite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:15
"Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֶ֫דֶר | H5738 |