Eber (Heber)
also HeberMaleb. 2281 BCd. 1817 BC
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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Key verses
Numbers 24:24
But ships shall come from the coast of Kittim. They shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber. He also shall come to destruction.”
Genesis 10:25
To Eber were born two sons. The name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided. His brother’s name was Joktan.
Genesis 10:21
Children were also born to Shem, the father of all the children of Eber, the elder brother of Japheth.
Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
1 Chronicles 1:19
To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
Genesis 11:16
Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg.