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).