Eber
beyond. (1.). 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.
(2.) One of the seven heads of the families of the Gadites (1
Chr. 5:13).
(3.) The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite
(8:12).
(4.) One of the heads of the familes of Benjamites in
Jerusalem (22).
(5.) The head of the priestly family of Amok in the time of
Zerubbabel (Neh. 12:20).