Eber Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Eber was a son of Elpaal and a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy of the Benjamites.
son of Elpaal (1CH 8:12)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Benjamin › Gera › Ehud › Gera › Shaharaim › Elpaal › Eber
Names
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one that passes; anger
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· Also called · H5677 G2492b · 1CH 8:12 [regions] beyond [the river]
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ever · H5677 · 1CH 8:12 [regions] beyond [the river]
- he עֵ֫בֶר · H5677I
- el Ωβηδ Ōbēd · G2492b · 1CH 8:12
- bg Евер
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1620 BC – 1590 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin · 1740 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1620 BC – 1470 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1695 BC – 1520 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1735 BC – 1535 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1716 BC – 1516 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1815 BC – 1590 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1805 BC – 1580 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1875 BC – 825 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1881 BC – 726 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1781 BC – 626 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1886 BC – 626 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1893 BC – 528 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1898 BC – 428 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1907 BC – 332 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1912 BC – 232 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1897 BC – 7 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1972 BC – AD 24 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2448 BC – 348 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2605 BC – 400 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2767 BC – 457 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2807 BC – 392 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2944 BC – 424 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2984 BC – 359 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3029 BC – 299 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 624 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3094 BC – 259 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3329 BC – 494 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3330 BC – 495 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3174 BC – 234 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Elpaal
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Beriah
- Brother: Hezeki
- Brother: Shamed
- Brother: Shema
- Brother: Jezliah
- Brother: Misham
- Brother: Zebadiah
- Brother: Ishmerai
- Brother: Heber
- Brother: Jobab
- Brother: Shemed
- Brother: Shemed
- Brother: Jeremoth
- Brother: Hizki
- Brother: Hizki
- Brother: Izliah
- Brother: Izliah
- Brother: Meshullam
Eber Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Eber is mentioned in 1Ch 8:12 as one of the sons of Elpaal, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brothers Misham and Shemed.
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.
Eber and his brothers are mentioned in the context of the descendants of Shaharaim, who had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara (1Ch 8:8). Shaharaim's descendants, including Elpaal and his sons, are listed as part of the Benjamite lineage.
The mention of Eber 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 Eber 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.
Eber 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite ([1 Chr. 8:12](1chr/#1Chr.8.12)).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Eber_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Eber@1Ch.8.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, eber_1031)