Eber Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Eber was an ancestor of Abraham, the father of Peleg and Joktan, and the eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews.
descendant of Shem (GEN 10:21), son of Shelah (GEN 10:24)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber
Names
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en
Eber
one that passes; anger
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en
Heber
· Also called one that passes; anger
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Eber
· Also called · H5677 G1443 · GEN 10:21 [regions] beyond [the river]
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he
עֵבֶר
ever · H5677 · GEN 10:21 [regions] beyond [the river]
- he עֵ֫בֶר · H5677G
- el Εβερ Eber · G1443 · GEN 10:21
- el Ἐβέρ · G1443
- bg Евер
Birth
Reference
Age evidence
Mentioned in (12)
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Age · ≈ 464
Calculated from Scripture · Calculated from the years stated in the verses. Chronological estimates and co-regencies can produce different absolute dates.
34 + 430 = 464
Source calculation and assumptions
The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725
The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 2189
Dates and sources (14)
Absolute years are conditional chronological estimates. A biblical passage may state an age or event, but does not by itself establish a BCE year. Different calendar systems are preserved separately.
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Birth Theographic Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationTheographic signed year:
-2281· Calendar interpretation is unverified; the raw value is shown.Person mentions; these are not evidence for this date: 12
Source record and calculation
eber_1030·birthYeartheographic/People.csv· record 712SHA-256:0cab9a99b3d22db01dd217628e3f5a6d7bba9ee14dce1b091392069b712d69e6 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
2237→ ≈ 2237 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Eber_1·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 28The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725[Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p21]SHA-256:d434fa7b360c6d71e3d54f041551ccad37cb44fce0585075b724a52786323cb0 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
1725→ ≈ 2280 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Eber_1·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 28The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725[Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p21]SHA-256:d434fa7b360c6d71e3d54f041551ccad37cb44fce0585075b724a52786323cb0 -
Birth BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionShulman AM:
1723· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.Source record and calculation
Birth_Eber_1·shulman_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 28The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725[Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p21]SHA-256:d434fa7b360c6d71e3d54f041551ccad37cb44fce0585075b724a52786323cb0 -
Birth BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionUssher AM:
1723· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.Source record and calculation
Birth_Eber_1·ussher_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 28The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725[Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p21]SHA-256:d434fa7b360c6d71e3d54f041551ccad37cb44fce0585075b724a52786323cb0 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateUssher BCE year:
2281→ ≈ 2281 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Eber_1·ussher_bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 28The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725[Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p21]SHA-256:d434fa7b360c6d71e3d54f041551ccad37cb44fce0585075b724a52786323cb0 -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
1725→ ≈ 2280 BCSource record and calculation
Life_of_Eber_1·start_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Epoch.csv· record 17The year of Eber_1's birth is the year his father, Shelah_1, was born (1695) + the age of his father at Eber_1's birth (30) = 1725SHA-256:e1f15e44230da0594d13e7a25317a42254c9108b8baa8a9d68c6c78cbfa199c9 -
Death Theographic Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationTheographic signed year:
-1817· Calendar interpretation is unverified; the raw value is shown.Person mentions; these are not evidence for this date: 12
Source record and calculation
eber_1030·deathYeartheographic/People.csv· record 712SHA-256:0cab9a99b3d22db01dd217628e3f5a6d7bba9ee14dce1b091392069b712d69e6 -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
1773→ ≈ 1773 BCGEN 11:16 gives 34 before Peleg;11:17 gives 430 after. Combined lifespan 464 is inferred, not an explicit narrative death verse. Preserve relativeage evidence as lifespan; do not present it as a death quote.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17The calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
GEN 11:16Source record and calculation
Death_Eber_1·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 68The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 218934 years + 430 years = 464 years total [Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p28]SHA-256:225fab12b012b16b216cbce9f16e7a502d046334e9b2f224a425ac3bdbfbf76e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2189→ ≈ 1816 BCGEN 11:16 gives 34 before Peleg;11:17 gives 430 after. Combined lifespan 464 is inferred, not an explicit narrative death verse. Preserve relativeage evidence as lifespan; do not present it as a death quote.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17The calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
GEN 11:16Source record and calculation
Death_Eber_1·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 68The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 218934 years + 430 years = 464 years total [Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p28]SHA-256:225fab12b012b16b216cbce9f16e7a502d046334e9b2f224a425ac3bdbfbf76e -
Death BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionShulman AM:
2187· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.GEN 11:16 gives 34 before Peleg;11:17 gives 430 after. Combined lifespan 464 is inferred, not an explicit narrative death verse. Preserve relativeage evidence as lifespan; do not present it as a death quote.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17The calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
GEN 11:16Source record and calculation
Death_Eber_1·shulman_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 68The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 218934 years + 430 years = 464 years total [Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p28]SHA-256:225fab12b012b16b216cbce9f16e7a502d046334e9b2f224a425ac3bdbfbf76e -
Death BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionUssher AM:
2187· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.GEN 11:16 gives 34 before Peleg;11:17 gives 430 after. Combined lifespan 464 is inferred, not an explicit narrative death verse. Preserve relativeage evidence as lifespan; do not present it as a death quote.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17The calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
GEN 11:16Source record and calculation
Death_Eber_1·ussher_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 68The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 218934 years + 430 years = 464 years total [Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p28]SHA-256:225fab12b012b16b216cbce9f16e7a502d046334e9b2f224a425ac3bdbfbf76e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateUssher BCE year:
1817→ ≈ 1817 BCGEN 11:16 gives 34 before Peleg;11:17 gives 430 after. Combined lifespan 464 is inferred, not an explicit narrative death verse. Preserve relativeage evidence as lifespan; do not present it as a death quote.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17The calculation explanation contains an incorrect name or number; it does not prove another absolute date and must not serve as independent evidence.
GEN 11:16Source record and calculation
Death_Eber_1·ussher_bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 68The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 218934 years + 430 years = 464 years total [Shulman date p18] [Ussher date p28]SHA-256:225fab12b012b16b216cbce9f16e7a502d046334e9b2f224a425ac3bdbfbf76e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2189→ ≈ 1816 BCThe endpoint verse does not report death; use a separate reference while retaining the absolute year as a chronology estimate.
GEN 11:16GEN 11:17Source record and calculation
Life_of_Eber_1·end_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Epoch.csv· record 17The year of Eber_1's death is the year his son, Peleg_1 was born (1789) + the years Eber_1 lived after his son's birth (430) = 2189SHA-256:e1f15e44230da0594d13e7a25317a42254c9108b8baa8a9d68c6c78cbfa199c9
Took part in (4)
- Birth of Eber · c. 2281 BC
- Lifetime of Eber · c. 2281 BC – 1817 BC
- Birth of Peleg · c. 2247 BC
- Death of Eber · c. 1817 BC
Belonged to (1)
Eber Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Eber is a significant figure in the genealogies of the Bible, mentioned in Genesis, Numbers, 1 Chronicles, and Luke. He is a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah, and an ancestor of Abraham, making him an important link in the lineage of the Israelites.
In the Table of Nations (Genesis 10), Eber is listed as a descendant of Shem, through his great-grandson Arpachshad (Gen.10.21,24). Eber is also mentioned as the father of Peleg and Joktan (Gen 10:25). The division of the earth is mentioned in connection with Peleg, which some interpret as a reference to the scattering of people after the Tower of Babel incident.
Eber's lineage is further detailed in Gen 11:14-17, which records his age at the birth of his son Peleg (34 years), the length of his life after Peleg's birth (430 years), and his total lifespan (464 years). This places Eber in the context of the postdiluvian patriarchs, who lived extraordinarily long lives.
In Num 24:24, Eber is mentioned in Balaam's prophetic oracle, where "ships from the coast of Kittim" are said to afflict Asshur and Eber. This suggests that Eber's descendants, the Hebrews, would face opposition from maritime powers.
Eber is also listed in the genealogies of 1Ch.1.18,19,25 and Luk 3:35, confirming his importance in the ancestral line of the Israelites. His name is often associated with the term "Hebrew," which some scholars believe is derived from his name, designating his descendants as "Hebrews."
Eber 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Gen. 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Num. 24:24). In Luke 3:35 he is called Heber.
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