Eker

Eker was a son of Ram and descendant of Judah.

The name Eker means “barren, feeble”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:27; only referred to as Eker (עֵקֶר); son of Ram; a brother of Maaz and Jamin.

Glossary entries

Eker

Family members

Father

Ram

Siblings

Jamin Maaz

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.