Eder

About Eder

Eder is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.8.15 as one of the sons of Beriah, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brothers Zebadiah and Arad.

The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Rachel, and his descendants settled in the region allotted to them in the Promised Land.

Eder and his brothers are mentioned in the context of the descendants of Elpaal, who is identified as one of the sons of Shaharaim (1Ch.8.12). The genealogy then proceeds to list the sons of Beriah, including Eder.

The mention of Eder in this genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. It also demonstrates the detailed record-keeping of the Chronicler, who sought to preserve the genealogical history of the tribes of Israel.

Apart from this brief mention, no further information is provided about Eder or his specific role within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and their connection to the larger history of Israel.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.