Heber

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(fellowship)—the name of several persons. (1) (Gen. 46:17; Num. 26:45; 1 Chron. 7:31) a son of Beriah, grandson of Asher, and ancestor of the Heberite clan. (2) (Judg. 4:11, 17; 5:24) a Kenite descended from Hobab and the husband of Jael. Sisera fled to Heber’s tent and was killed there by Jael. (3) (1 Chron. 4:18) a son of Mered and father of Soco in a Judahite genealogy. (4) (1 Chron. 8:17) a son of Elpaal in a Benjaminite genealogy.

Scripture cited

Genesis 46:17 Numbers 26:45 1 Chronicles 7:31 Judges 4:11 1 Chronicles 4:18 1 Chronicles 8:17

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