Levite descendant of Merari during David's reign
Eder
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 23:23.
עֵ֫דֶרEder
The name means “a flock.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Mushi
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Eder Written by AI
Eder is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:23 and 1 Chronicles 24:30 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is listed among the Levites who were appointed to various duties in the service of the temple during the reign of King David. In 1Chronicles 23, David organizes the Levites and assigns them their responsibilities.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Eder, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Flock. (1.) A city in the south of Judah, on the border of Idumea (Josh. 15:21).
(2.) The second of the three sons of Mushi, of the family of Merari, appointed to the Levitical office (1 Chr. 23:23; 24:30).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 23:23
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all.
- 1 Chronicles 24:30
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.