Keraia
People

Er

Er is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as the son of Joshua.

The name Er means “watchman”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraNew Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luke 3:28; only referred to as Er (Ἤρ); a son of Joshua; father of Elmadam.

Glossary entries

Er

Family members

Father

Joshua

Children

Elmadam

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Luke 3:28
    …the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,