The meaning of “עֵדֶר”
Understanding ʻÊder reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עֵדֶר Edar, Eder. - § Eder = "a flock" - Eder, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine n pr ...
עֵדֶר
the same as עֵדֶר Edar, Eder. - § Eder = "a flock" - Eder, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine n pr m 1) a Merarite Levite in the time of David n pr loc 2) a town in the extreme south of Judah on the border of Edom; site unknown
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:21 | “And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,” Word: עֵדֶר (ʻÊder) | |
| 1 Chronicles 23:23 | “The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.” Word: עֵדֶר (ʻÊder) | |
| 1 Chronicles 24:30 | “The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.” Word: עֵדֶר (ʻÊder) |