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Er(2)

Er in the Bible — son of Shelah son of Judah (1CH 4:21). Er belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: watchman

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Erproper name
Hebrew
עֵר
Transliteration
er
Meaning
watchful, watcher
Greek
Ηρ
Reference
1CH 4:21
Strong's
H6147

Family & Relationships (2)

son

Shelah(1CH 4:21)

father

Lecah(1CH 4:21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Er in the Bible?

Er is described in the Bible as son of Shelah son of Judah (1CH 4:21). Er belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Er mean?

The name Er means “watchman” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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