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 (Gen 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 (1Chr 5:13).

(3.) The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite (1Chr 8:12).

(4.) One of the heads of the familes of Benjamites in Jerusalem (1Chr 8:22).

(5.) The head of the priestly family of Amok in the time of Zerubbabel (Neh 12:20 ).

EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary