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Eran עֵרָן

Male Tribe of Ephraim H6197 1 book

Son of Shuthelah, grandson of Ephraim; head of clan.

Biography

Eran was a son of Shuthelah and a grandson of Ephraim (Num.26.36). He was the head of the Eranite clan, which was named after him. The Eranites were counted among the descendants of Ephraim during the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai (Num.26.36).

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:36

    "These are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew עֵרָן H6197
LXX addition Hebrew εδεμ H5731B
Group Hebrew עֵרָנִי H6198
Encyclopedia Article

Eran

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

The name occurs three times, each time denoting a companion of Paul.

(1) Erastus was sent with Timothy from Ephesus into Macedonia while Paul remained in Asia for a while.

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