Eber

Eber was a Gadite chief during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of Gad.

The name Eber means “one that passes; anger”

MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:13; only referred to as Eber (עֵ֫בֶר); son of Abihail; a brother of Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan and Zia.

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Family members

Father: Abihail
Siblings: Jacan Jorai Meshullam Michael Sheba Zia

Alternative names

עֵ֫בֶרEber

Mentions

1 Chronicles 5:13
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.